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Vista may prompt you for an administrator password or confirmation. Type the
password or confirmation, then click
Continue
.
7.
Click
Networking
tab, then select
Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
.
8.
Click
Properties
to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
window.
9.
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
.
10.
Click
OK
to save the TCP/IP settings and close the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
11.
Click
OK
to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
12.
Close the remaining windows and exit the Control Panel.
13.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, continue with Verifying the IP Address
in Windows Vista.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1.
On the Windows Desktop, click
Start
.
2.
Select
Run
. The Run window is displayed.
3.
Type
cmd
and click
OK
.
4.
Type
ipconfig
and press
Enter
to display your IP configuration.
If an Auto-configuration IP Address displays, this indicates possible cable network
problems or an improper connection between your computer and the SVG1501.
Check the following:
•
Your cable connections
•
Whether you can see cable-TV channels on your television
After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable-TV operation, you
can renew your IP address.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista
Do the following to verify the IP address:
1.
On the Windows Desktop, click
Start
.
2.
Click
All Programs
.
3.
Click
Accessories
.
4.
Click
Command Prompt
to open a command prompt window.
5.
Type
ipconfig
and press
Enter
to display the IP address.
If an Auto-configuration IP Address displays, this indicates an improper connection
between your computer and the SVG1501, or there are possible cable network
problems.