User guide

ADSL X6 User Guide32
Setting Up the X6 for Online
Gaming
Setting up the X6 for online gaming involves two basic steps:
Choosing an IP Address for Gaming and Setting Up a Virtual
Server or DMZ. This section provides instructions for doing these
tasks on your computer, Xbox®, or Playstation® 2.
Step 1: Choosing an IP Address
for Gaming
You need to make sure that the computer or gaming system you
use for playing games always has the same IP address. By default,
the X6 assigns addresses dynamically (using Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol or DHCP) to the devices on the local area
network whenever they reboot. Therefore, the addresses won’t
necessarily always be the same. The modem, however, can be set
up to assign the same address to your computer or gaming system
every time.
To ensure that your computer or gaming system always uses the
same address, follow the steps below.
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1 If you are using Xbox or PlayStation 2, connect the device to
your modem with an Ethernet cable. On your TV screen,
locate Network Settings and select Connect.
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2 Click the Advanced Setup icon in the Zoom Configuration
Manager.