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61D-Link DCS-942L User Manual
Appendix B - Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Check your IP address
AfteryouinstallyournewD-Linkadapter,bydefault,theTCP/IPsettingsshouldbesettoobtainanIPaddressfromaDHCPserver(i.e.wireless
router)automatically.ToverifyyourIPaddress,pleasefollowthestepsbelow.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default
gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security
settings, and the settings on your router. Some rewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
Ifyouareconnectingtoawirelessnetworkatahotspot(e.g.
hotel, coee shop, airport), please contact an employee or
administrator to verify their wireless network settings.