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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 48: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog – Windows 2000

5.If NetBEUI is installed and checked, uncheck it or uninstall it.

6.Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.

7.Click Properties.

The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 37: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows 2000 on page 52.

Figure 49: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows 2000

8.On the General tab, select Use the following IP address.

9.Enter the IP address and Subnet mask.

If you do not know what public IP address or range of addresses is available for use, see Understanding the modem address and computer address on page 38.

10.Enter the satellite modem IP address in the Default Gateway field.

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Contents HN9000 Satellite Modem User Guide Revision record Copyright 2008 Hughes Network Systems, LLCTrademarks 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 CenterSystem Control Center home Text linksSystem Status links Help link System Control Center common featuresDiagnostic utilities link MyHughesNetButton links Button links on System Control Center screensButton Destination Description of destination Button color Meaning System Status buttonMeaning of System Status button colors YellowLinks in left panel Status and information screensRed flag indicator System StatusState 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 homeHave a Technical Problem Launching HughesNet ToolsHughesNet Tools home Support Library Helpful ToolsPage LEDs Front panel LEDs LAN port LEDsFront panel LEDs Front panel LED indicationsAppearance 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 DhcpUnderstanding the modem address and computer address Private IP addressesPublic IP address Configuring a computer to use Dhcp If you dont know the modem’s public IP address…Multiple 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 Conformance with standards and directives HN9000 standards complianceCategory 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