Actiontec electronic R7000M user manual What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?

Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual

What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?

The default valid IP range for the Actiontec Dual PC Modem is 192.168.0.4 to 192.168.0.254. These values can be changed in the “DHCP Server Configuration” screen of the Web configurator Custom Setup section. See chap- ter 4, “Custom Setup,” for more information.

How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?

Windows 98,98SE,and Me - Select Start, Run, then enter winipcfg. Click Enter. When the “winipcfg” screen appears, make sure the computer’s network device is selected.

Windows 2000,and XP - Select Start, Run, then enter cmd. Click Enter. When the “command screen” appears, enter ipconfig and click Enter.

I used DHCP to configure my network. Do I need to restart my computer to refresh my IP address?

No. Select the operating system used on the computer, below, and follow the instructions to refresh the IP address:

Windows 98,98SE,and Me - Select Start, Run, enter winipcfg, then click Enter. Ensure the Ethernet adapter is selected in the device box. Click Release_all, then click Renew_all.

Windows 2000 - Select Start, Run, enter cmd, then click Enter. At the DOS prompt, enter ipconfig /release, then enter ipconfig /renew.

Windows XP - Unplug the Ethernet cable and plug it back in.

Can I run an application located on another computer over the network?

Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network.

Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet?

Yes, if the games was designed for multi-player or LAN play. For specific infor- mation on whether a game is capable of Internet or LAN play refer to the game documentation. Some games require ports to be forwarded to host or join games over the Internet; those games may not work with the Modem.

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