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Chapter 3: PC Configuration
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
 TCP/IP network settings.
 Internet Access configuration
 Wireless configuration
Wireless Clients
 This section describes how to confirure Windows clients for Internet access via the
HomePlugAV.
 The first step is to check the PC’s TCP/IP settings.
 The HomePlugAV uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential
that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
If using default HomePlugAV settings, the Windows TCP/IP settings need to be made.
 By default, DHCP Server is disable for the HomePlugAV, must use a Fixed (specified)
IP address.
 The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the HomePlugAV.
 Or connect your HomePlug AV to any device with a DHCP Server by Ethernet Wired.
1. Select Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a
screen like the following:
3.1 Overvie
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3.2 Windows TCP/IP Clients
3.2.1 TCP/IP Settings - Overview
3.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings – Win2K/WINXP