User Manual

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Installing the SOMAport
To change network settings in Windows XP
1
Select StartSettingsNetwork Connections.
The Network Connections window opens.
2
Select the Local Area Connection icon.
If there are one or more Local Area Connection icons, double-click the Local
Area Connection icon that is associated with the Ethernet card.
If there is no icon, the Ethernet card has not been properly installed. Install the
Ethernet card by following the manufacturer’s instructions, then return to this
procedure.
The Local Area Connection Status window opens.
3
Click
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.
4
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then go to step 6.
NOTE:
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not listed, go to step 5.
5
Install TCP/IP:
i
Click Install.
The Select Network Component Type window opens.
ii
Select Protocol from the list.
iii
Click Add.
The Select Network Protocol window opens.
iv
Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
.
v
Click OK.
vi
Insert the Windows XP CD or reboot the computer if prompted to do so.
vii
Once TCP/IP has been installed, repeat steps 1 to 4, then go to step 6.
6
Check TCP/IP properties:
i
Click
Properties
.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens to the General tab.
ii
Make sure the
Obtain an IP address automatically
radio button is enabled.
iii
Make sure the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is
enabled.
iv
Click
OK
on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.