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Appendix E - Computer Ethernet Port Settings
Accessing the settings for your computer's Ethernet port are described here for various
operating systems. Please keep in mind that as revisions to operating systems are re-
leased, exact naming of buttons and fields may change. As always, use your computer's
User Guide as your primary source of information.
XP:
'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'Network Connections'. Right click your adapter, se-
lect 'Status'. Click 'Properties' then scroll the list, select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' and
then click 'Properties'. Ensure that the 'Obtain an IP address automatically' and 'Obtain
DNS server address automatically' radio buttons are selected.
Vista:
'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'View network status and tasks' under 'Network and
Internet' > 'View Status' > 'Properties' then scroll the list, select 'Internet Protocol Version
4 (TCP/IPv4)' and then click 'Properties'. Ensure 'Obtain an IP address automatically'
and 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' radio buttons are selected.
Windows 7:
'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'View network status and tasks' under
'Network and Sharing Center' > 'Change adapter settings'. Right click on 'Local Area
Network' > 'Properties' then scroll the list, select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'
and then click 'Properties'. Ensure that the 'Obtain an IP address automatically' and
'Obtain DNS server address automatically' radio buttons are selected.
Linux:
'System' > 'Preferences' > 'Network Connections'. On the 'Network Connec-
tions' screen, select the adapter and click 'Edit'. Select the 'IPv4 Settings' tab and ensure
that 'Automatic (DHCP)' is selected.
Mac OS X: From the Apple menu, select 'System Preferences'. Click 'Network' icon. In
the Location drop-down list, select 'Automatic'. In the 'Show' drop-down list, select Built-in
Ethernet. Select the TCP/IP tab. Configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. (Mac OS X v10.2: In
the 'Configure' drop-down list, select 'Using DHCP', Mac OS X v10.3: In the 'Configure
IPv4' drop-down list, select 'Using DHCP'). Click 'Apply' button.
Mac OS 8/9: From the Apple menu, select 'Control Panel'. Select 'TCP/IP'. If a window
opens with the message "TCP/IP is currently inactive", click the 'Yes' button. In the
'Connect Via' drop-down list, select 'Ethernet'. In the 'Configure' drop-down list, select
'Using DHCP Server'. Close the TCP/IP(LAN) window. Click 'Save' button.
Appendix F - Troubleshooting
LAN LED Not Illuminating
1.
Also no Power LED. Ensure that power is being applied. Check fuse in power
injector M-POE-DUO-NS.
2.
Cable seating. Check that both ends of the cable are fully inserted into Xtreme
and your computer.
3.
Ethernet port disabled (if optional Unleashed is not being used). Check that
your computer's Ethernet port is turned on. Refer to your specific operating
system guide on how to do this.
4.
Connector pin float. Too much dielectric on the connector. Clean away excess.
5.
Junction Box incorrectly wired. Check to ensure that all wire colours are
matched correctly.
6.
See Testing Cable With An Ohm Meter
My Browser Reports An Error When I Open It
1.
Cable not connected. Refer to 'LAN LED Not Illuminating'.
2.
No internet connection. Your Xtreme has a built in web server that delivers your
application to your laptop through your browser. Enter the Xtreme URL address
Bad Boy Xtreme N & MJ
www.bitstorm.com
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