Verifying The Ip Address In Your Windows Os; Renewing Your Ip Address - Motorola SURFboard SBV5422 Installation Manual

Verifying the IP Address in Your Windows OS

To check the IP address:
On the Windows Desktop, click
1
Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
2
Type cmd and click OK.
3
Type ipconfig and press Enter to display your IP configuration. A display similar to the
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one shown below indicates a normal configuration:
If an Autoconfiguration IP Address is displayed as in the window below, there is either an
incorrect connection between your PC and the SBV5422 or cable network problems.
SBV5422
Check:
— Your cable connections
— Whether you can see cable TV channels on your television
— After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable TV operation,
you can renew your IP address.

Renewing Your IP Address

To renew your IP address:
On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
1
Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
2
Type cmd and click OK.
3
Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter. If a valid IP address is displayed, as shown
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below, Internet access should be available.
Type exit and press Enter to return to Windows.
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If after performing this procedure your computer cannot access the Internet, call your cable
provider for help.
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