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 xed or permanent IP address, the computer should be congured
for a public IP address.For more information about IP addresses, see Understanding the modem address and computer
address on page 38.
Tocongure the computer to support a public IP address, you manually enter the following information:
• IP address. Youneed 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. Youshould have recorded this information
in your Quick Start Guide during the registration process. Youcan 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. Youcan 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 congure the router with the public IP
address. Refer to the router's instructions. Youmust then congure support for DHCP on all computers that are
connected to the router.

Configuring Windows Vista – Public IP address

Perform the following procedures to congure a computer running on Windows Vistafor 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 – WindowsVista on page 48. A
Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon must appear under the LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not,
the network is not installed correctly.
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