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Configure the Computer(s)
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Follow these steps to configure the user's
computer(s) for a wired connection to the
TracPhone V7. Once you have set up and tested a
wired connection, you can configure a wireless
connection (wireless access point not supplied).
IMPORTANT!
Establishing a wireless connection onboard a
steel vessel might require a special WAP and
advanced networking expertise.
IMPORTANT!
When setting up a wireless network, apply
security settings, such as encryption, to
protect the network from outside intrusion.
NOTE: The computer must have a network interface
card installed and all cabling must be 100 Mbps fast
Ethernet UTP CAT-5 with RJ45 connectors.
Windows 7 or Vista
a. Turn on the networked computer.
b. From the Windows Control Panel, navigate
to the Network and Sharing Center. You can
find the control panel either through the Start
menu or "My Computer."
c. At the Network and Sharing Center window,
double-click the Local Area Connection link
(Windows 7) or View Status link (Windows
Vista) for the Ethernet connection you are
using for TracPhone V7.
d. At the Local Area Connection Status window,
click Properties. This screen only displays if the
computer is currently connected to a network.
e. At the Local Area Connection Properties
window, select the Networking tab. Then
select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click
Properties (see Figure 33).
f. At the Internet Protocol Properties window,
select Obtain an IP address automatically
and Obtain DNS server address
automatically (see Figure 34). Then click OK.
g. At the Local Area Connection Properties
window, click OK.
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Figure 33: Windows 7/Vista - Local Area Connection Properties
Figure 34: Windows 7/Vista - Internet Protocol Properties
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