4.2 Checking your connection
With the Command prompt of Windows you can verify if you have received a correct IP address on your
Local Area Connection. This example is based on Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. Vista needs
administrative rights to perform the steps below. There is an explanation on how to gain administrative
rights.
A.
Click "Start"
as administrator".
You might get a warning message, which you accept by clicking "Continue".
The Command Prompt will appear. Make sure the Command Prompt title bar mentions "Administrator:
Command Prompt". When "Administrator" is not mentioned, you do not have the needed administrative
rights for these steps and you will need to perform step A again.
B.
Enter the command "IPCONFIG" and press ENTER.
You should see the following information
IPv4 Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
If the information shown above matches your configuration you can continue the configuration of the
device in Chapter 5.
If the information shown above does not match your configuration (i.e. your IP address is 169.254.xxx.xxx)
please check the options below:
"All programs"
"Accessories", right click "Command Prompt" and select "Run
: 192.168.0.xxx (Where xxx can vary between 100 ~ 199).
: 255.255.255.0
: 192.168.0.1
B
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