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Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1.On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2.Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3.Type cmd and click OK.
4.Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display your IP configuration.
If an Autoconfiguration IP address is displayed, that indicates possible broadband network problems or an improper connection between your computer and the SBG941. The Autoconfiguration IP address, ranging from 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255, is reserved for Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA).
This can occur if the modem is configured to automatically obtain an IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. When
Check the following:
•Your cable connections
•Whether you can see
After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper
Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista
Do the following to verify the IP address:
1.On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2.Click All Programs.
3.Click Accessories.
4.Click Run to display the Run window.
5.Type cmd and click OK to open a command prompt window.
6.Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display the IP Configuration.
If an
Installing the Modem • Connecting to the Internet
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