Owner`s manual

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aPPendIx a
n Network troubleshootiNg
This appendix consists of frequently asked questions, and may provide possible solutions to
problems regarding the installation and operation of the Cortexa.
If you need further support, please contact us at [e-mail].
I need to set a static IP address on a PC
The Cortexa, by default, assigns an IP address range of 192.168.10.100 to 192.168.10.150
using the DHCP server in the Cortexa. To set a static IP address, you can only use the ranges
192.168.10.2 to 192.168.10.99 and 192.168.10.151 to 192.168.10.254. Each PC or
network device that uses TCP/IP must have a unique address to identify itself in a network.
If the IP address is not unique to a network, Windows will generate an IP conict error
message. You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps:
For Windows 95, 98, and Me:
A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network.
B. In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP-
>associated with your Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter
installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line with no association to an Ethernet
adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.
C. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify an
IP address. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on
the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges
192.168.10.2 to 192.168.10.99 and 192.168.10.151 to 192.168.10.254. Make
sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device.
D. Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.10.1,
which is the Cortexa’s default IP address. Click the Add button to accept the entry.
E. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the
Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS
entry 192.168.10.1 (Cortexa’s default IP address).
F. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK
button for the Network window.
G. Restart the computer when asked.