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Figure 40: Select DHCP from the configure drop-down menu
5.Click Apply Now to close the screen.
Configuring a computer for a public IP address
If it is desired or necessary for a computer to have a fixed or permanent IP address, the computer should be configured for a public IP address. For more information about IP addresses, see Understanding the modem address and computer address on page 38.
To configure the computer to support a public IP address, you manually enter the following information:
•IP address. You need a valid IP address for the computer. If the computer is part of a LAN, each computer on the LAN must have its own unique address.
•Subnet Mask. This is the subnet mask assigned to your satellite modem. You should have recorded this information in your Quick Start Guide during the registration process. You can also obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
•Default Gateway. This is the IP address of the satellite modem. You should have recorded this information in your Quick Start Guide during the registration process. You can also obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
Note: If your satellite modem is to be connected to a router, you must also configure the router with the public IP address. Refer to the router's instructions. You must then configure support for DHCP on all computers that are connected to the router.
Configuring Windows Vista – Public IP address
Perform the following procedures to configure a computer running on Windows Vista for a public IP address.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start Settings Network Connections.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 41: Network connections – Windows Vista on page 48. A Local Area
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