dynamically assigned
IP address because it can change when the computer disconnects from the
network and later re-connects.
The satellite router incorporates a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers that connect
to it. The router can assign
dynamic
IP addresses or
static IP addresses
, depending on the service
plan purchased by the satellite router customer.
How do I know if DHCP should be enabled?
The service plan you purchased with the HN9400 satellite router determines what kind of network
address a connected computer or computers should use and whether or not DHCP should be
enabled on the computer.
To determine the correct DHCP and address configuration for a computer or computers to be
connected to the satellite router, determine if DHCP is enabled or disabled
on the satellite router
by following the steps below.
1.
Connect a single computer to the satellite router’s LAN port (LAN1).
2.
Open a web browser.
3.
In the browser address bar, type
www.systemcontrolcenter.com
and press
Enter
.
The System Control Center home page appears.
4.
Click the
System Info
button near the top of the page.
The System Information page appears.
5.
In the
Software Configuration
section, observe the value in the
DHCP
field.
• If DHCP is
enabled
on the satellite router, you must configure the computer to support
DHCP. Then the computer uses a dynamic address that is automatically assigned by the
satellite router.
• If DHCP is
disabled
on the satellite router, the computer must be configured for a static
IP address. The process for configuring a static IP address also disables DHCP.
Note:
If the satellite router is connected to a LAN, you must configure each computer
or device that accesses the Internet over the LAN as stated above.
Subsequent sections explain how to enable DHCP and how to configure a static IP address.
Configuring Windows 7 to use DHCP
1.
From the Windows desktop, select
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Network and Sharing Center
.
2.
Look for the Local Area Connection link indicated by the arrow in
Figure 36: Network and
Sharing Center – Windows 7
on page 56.
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