System Overview
Information You Need to Record
Information You Need to Record
Before you begin using your computer, take a moment to gather the following important information and record it in the appropriate subsection for future use:
•LAN Station ID
•Internet Protocol (IP) address
•Subnetwork mask
LAN Station ID
Locate the contents label that came with your computer shipping carton. Find the LAN Station ID listed there and record it here:
LAN Station ID:__________________________________________________
The LAN Station ID can also be found on the back of the computer near the LAN connector. If the previous methods for locating your LAN Station ID do not work, you can get your LAN Station ID by executing the lanscan command in a terminal window.
IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information
Get the IP address and the subnet mask information for your computer from either your system administrator or your network administrator and note them here:
IP Address: ______________________________________________________
Subnet Mask: ____________________________________________________
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