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8.
Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control
Panel.
9.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, continue with Verifying
the IP
Address in Windows XP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista
1.
Open the Control Panel.
2.
Click Network and Internet to display the Network and Internet window.
3.
Click Network and Sharing Center to display the Network and Sharing Center
window.
4.
Click Manage network connections to display the LAN or High-Speed Internet
connections window.
5.
Right-click the network connection for the network interface you want to
change.
6.
Click Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties window.
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 CH7486E.
Check the following:
Your cable connections
Whether you can see cable-TV channels on your television