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c)Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter.

d)Make sure an IP address is shown on the line that starts with IP Address.

Configuring Windows 2000 to use DHCP

This section explains how to configure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating system is Microsoft Windows 2000.

1. From the Windows desktop, select Start Settings Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon in the Control Panel window.

A list of network connections appears. A Local Area Connection icon must appear on this page. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.

3.Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the satellite modem network connection, and select Properties as shown in Figure 35: Accessing Local Area Connection Properties – Windows 2000 on page 51.

Figure 35: Accessing Local Area Connection Properties – Windows 2000

4.Ensure that both Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are installed and checked in the Local Area Connection properties dialog as shown in Figure 36: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog – Windows 2000 on page 52.

Figure 36: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog – Windows 2000

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Contents HN9000 Satellite Modem User Guide Copyright 2008 Hughes Network Systems, LLC Revision recordTrademarks Contents Conformance with standards and directives Table of Figures Accessing Local Area Connection Properties Windows XP Table of Tables Page Understanding safety messages Additional safety symbolsPage Scope and audience Page Click Email Us Contact InformationClick the HughesNet Customer Care link Click Chat with UsPage Satellite modem overview HN9000 satellite modemSupported configurations Single-host configurationSatellite modem specifications Specifications for the HN9000 satellite modemPower supply information Power supply specifications for the HN9000 satellite modemModem operating position Computer requirementsApple Mac 9.0-10.5 excludes Microsoft Windows Vista Home BasicMicrosoft Windows XP, Professional or Home Edition Networking requirementsSystem Control Center Accessing the System Control Center Creating a shortcut to the System Control CenterText links System Control Center homeSystem Status links Help link System Control Center common featuresDiagnostic utilities link MyHughesNetButton links on System Control Center screens Button linksButton Destination Description of destination Button color Meaning System Status buttonMeaning of System Status button colors YellowLinks in left panel Status and information screensSystem Status Red flag indicatorState codes on status and information screens Reception Information System StatusTransmission Information Information about selected parametersTerminal Status Transmission InformationTerminal Status page top part System Information System Information page top partState codes State codesInstallation Commissioning phase State code State name Explanation Corrective actionError codes Viewing the state codes list Connectivity TestTerminal Connectivity Test HughesNet Tools Launching HughesNet Tools HughesNet Tools homeLaunching HughesNet Tools Have a Technical ProblemHughesNet Tools home Support Library Helpful ToolsPage LEDs Front panel LEDs LAN port LEDsFront panel LED indications Front panel LEDsAppearance Satellite modem status Corrective action LAN port LEDs On bluePage Troubleshooting Cannot Access the System Control Center Testing connectivity to the satelliteClick Start Test Connectivity Test resultsHot cable connector Checking for viruses and firewall issuesComputer settings DhcpPrivate IP addresses Understanding the modem address and computer addressPublic IP address If you dont know the modem’s public IP address… Configuring a computer to use DhcpMultiple public IP addresses Configuring Windows Vista to use Dhcp Network connections Windows VistaClick Properties Click Start RunConfiguring Windows XP to use Dhcp Network connections Windows XPLocal Area Connection Properties Windows XP Configuring Windows 2000 to use Dhcp Accessing Local Area Connection Properties WindowsConfiguring a Mac computer to use Dhcp Internet Protocol Properties WindowsMac System Preferences menu Configuring a computer for a public IP address Configuring Windows Vista Public IP addressNetwork connections Windows Vista Configuring Windows XP Public IP address Accessing Local Area Connection Properties Windows XP Configuring Windows 2000 Public IP address Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Windows Configuring a Macintosh Public IP address Select Manually from the configure drop-down menu Configuring Netscape to not use a proxy server Configuring proxy settingsConfiguring Internet Explorer to not use a proxy server Select Tools Internet OptionsProxy settings in Netscape Preferences window Wireless network basics Ethernet wired network basics Home networkingWireless network basics Ethernet wired network basicsSatellite modem in a wired Ethernet home network Page HN9000 standards compliance Conformance with standards and directivesCategory Standard Repairs in Canada Operational and safety requirements for CanadaElectromagnetic interference EMI FCC PartCanada Class B warning Page Acronyms used in this Guide NetBEUITCP Index Index
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