Multitech RF830-AP, RF820-AP manual Setting up a Workstation and Starting RouteFinder

Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder

Chapter 3 – Setting up a

Workstation and Starting the

RouteFinder

This section of the User Guide covers the steps for setting up TCP/IP communication on the PC(s) connected to the RouteFinder, starting up the RouteFinder, and opening the RouteFinder Web Management program.

Establish TCP/IP Communication

Notes:

zThe RouteFinders have built-in DHCP server functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a dynamic IP address.

zThe following directions are for Windows 2000+/XP operating systems.

Obtain a Dynamic IP Address

To obtain a dynamic IP address so it can be assigned to the Ethernet port:

1.Make the RouteFinder connections as described on the previous two pages.

2.Click Start Settings Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

3.The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list.

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