Hughes DW6000 User Manual

This chapter explains how to configure Windows and MacIntosh operating 
system settings so that your computer can communicate with the DW6000. 

• If DHCP is not enabled on your DW6000, you have been assigned a static 

IP address. To check if DHCP is enabled, go to 

→

→

. If DHCP is not enabled on your 

DW6000, you need to set up an IP address manually on your computer. This 
is referred to as static configuration since the computer's IP address remains 
the same across restarts.
– If you are using a Windows system, follow the instructions in 

– If you are using a MacIntosh

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 system, follow the instructions in 

• If DHCP has been enabled, follow the instructions in the sections listed 

below.
– If you are using a Windows system, follow the instructions in 

– If you are using a MacIntosh system, follow the instructions in 

If you are using the DW6000 with a network, you must have already installed an 
Ethernet hub or wireless base station, network interface cards (NICs) in the 
computers that will be on your local area network (LAN), and if necessary 
connected the computers to the Ethernet hub with Ethernet cable. See 
Appendix B –  on page 61.

Remember you must carry out the relevant instructions for each of the 

computers or other devices on your LAN that you want to have access to the 
Internet.
Note:

Home networking equipment required but not included. For network setup, 

support and configuration, contact your network hardware manufacturer and/or 
operating system software developer (HUGHES is not responsible for home 
network management or troubleshooting).  Simultaneous use of high bandwidth 
applications by multiple users may result in degradation of speed.  Actual speeds 
may vary.  Speed and uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed.