The following sections explain how to configure computers with various operating systems to use DHCP in the event
that DHCP is disabled on the computer. To enable DHCP, use the instructions for your specific computer operating
system.
If you are using the satellite modem as part of a network, you should have already installed either an Ethernet hub or a
wireless base station and NICs in each computer on the LAN. If necessary, you should have also connected the computers
to the Ethernet hub with an Ethernet cable. See
Home networking
on page 57 for more information.
Configuring Windows Vista to use DHCP
This section explains how to configure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating system is Microsoft
Windows Vista.
1.
From the Windows desktop, select
Start
Settings
Network Connections
.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in
Figure 29: Network connections – Windows Vista
on page 40. The
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.
Figure 29: Network connections – Windows Vista
Note:
If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, check your connections. You cannot
successfully configure your system if the red X is present.
2.
Right-click the Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon, which represents the satellite modem network connection,
and select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection-NIC Card Properties dialog appears as shown in
Figure 30: Local Area Connection
Properties – Windows Vista
on page 41.
Note:
Depending on the computer's security settings, a pop-up User Account Control message may appear,
requesting that you confirm the action before proceeding. If you see this message, click
Continue
to proceed.
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