User Manual
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Connecting your RSU to a computer
This section describes how to connect your RSU to a computer.
If you want to connect your RSU to a network device (such as a router or switch), refer to the
section “Connecting the RSU to a network” on page 13, in this guide.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The installation consists of the following major tasks, each of which is explained in greater detail
in the sections that follow:
1 After ensuring your Ethernet NIC is installed properly, make sure your computer is set up to
automatically obtain an IP address.
2 Plug in the RSU.
3 Find the strongest signal from your service provider.
4 If necessary, fine-tune the connection to your service provider.
5 Connect to the Internet.
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SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO DYNAMICALLY RECEIVE AN IP ADDRESS
Most RSU users need to set up their computer’s operating system so that the computer can
receive an IP address automatically from their service provider.
This section describes how to set up Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. If you are operating a non-Windows operating system, check
the system’s help file. Most help files explain how to set up a system to dynamically receive an IP
address.
If you need to use a static IP address, refer to instructions from your service provider.
WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS ME: SETTING
UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION
1From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Control Panel.
2 In the window that appears, double click the Network icon.
3 Select the TCP/IP entry for the NIC.
4 Click Properties.
5 Select the IP Address tab.
6 Activate the Obtain an IP Address automatically radio button.
7 To close the windows, click OK.
8 Turn off your computer.
WINDOWS 2000: SETTING UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION
1From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Network and Dial-up Connections.
2 Right click the connection you want to alter; that is, the name of your NIC. From the pop-
up menu, select Properties.
3 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) item. Click Properties.
4 In the window that appears, activate the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
To close the window, click OK. On the remaining open window, click OK again.
5 Turn off your computer.