Netopia 4553 manual Static configuration optional

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Static configuration (optional)

If you are manually configuring for a fixed or static IP address, perform the following:

1.Go to Start Menu/Settings/Control Panels and double click the Network icon. From the Network components list, select the Configuration tab.

2.Select TCP/IP-->Your Network Card. Then select Properties. In the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the

IP Address tab. Click “Specify an IP Address.”

Enter the following:

IP Address: 192.168.1.2

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, or for 12-user models 255.255.255.240

This address is an example of one that can be used to configure the router. Your ISP or network administrator may ask you to use a different IP address and subnet mask.