Computer Settings; Understanding The Router Address And Computer Address - Hughes HX90 User Manual

Understanding the router address and computer address

For proper operation of the satellite router, you may have to change certain settings
on the computer that is connected to the router.
Instructions are provided for:
• Configuring a computer to use DHCP
• Configuring a Computer to use a static IP address
• Configuring proxy settings
These procedures are explained in the sections that follow.
The satellite router and any computer or computers that connect to it must each
have their own identifying network address. This network address is known as an IP
address. An IP address may be dynamic, meaning that it can change, or static,
meaning that it is fixed—it does not change. An IP address may also be public (or
routable), meaning that it can be used on the Internet. A private IP address works on
an internal network but not over the Internet. However, to gain access to the
Internet, private addresses may be converted by a network address translation (NAT)
service to a public IP address that can be used on the Internet. Both private and
public addresses can be dynamic or static.
Both the router and a connected computer can have either type of
address—dynamic or static. The type used depends on requirements a customer
might have and their service plan. A static IP address or addresses are available only
if they are specified in the service plan. Typically home users use a private IP address,
but some home users use a static IP address. Enterprise users usually use a static IP
address or multiple static IP addresses.
To find specific address information for the satellite router, go to the System Control
Center System Information page, which is shown in Figure 19 on page 32. For
instructions on setting IP addresses, see:
• The HX90 satellite router's online Help. Click Help > Frequently Asked Questions
> How do I configure IP Addresses on my computer? and What IP Address(es)
can I configure on the computers connected to my HX90 terminal?
• Configuring a computer to use a static IP address on page 71

Computer settings

Appendix A • Computer settings
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