Sony VGP-MR200 User Manual

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Setup
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Case 3: Network connector of computer is free (system environments EF)
Note
When connecting the Network Media Receiver and the computer as shown above, the following settings
must be configured:
• Assign a fixed IP address to the computer (this page).
• Select an IP address allocation method for the Network Media Receiver (page 33).
Assigning a fixed IP address to the computer
When the Network Media Receiver is connected through a network cable in one of the system
environments listed below, a fixed IP address must be assigned to the computer.
• E, F (page 24)
• G (page 24) without router with built-in hub
Note
Do not use this system configuration if the system environment includes a router (or a router with built-in
hub).
1
On the computer, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, and click “My
Computer” to display the “My Computer” window.
2
Click “More” and “My Network Places”.
The “My Network Places” window appears.
3
Click “Show Network Connections”.
The “Network Connections” window appears.
4
Right-click “Local Area Connection”, and click “Properties”.
The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears.
To NETWORK
connector
Computer
To NETWORK
connector
Network Media Receiver
Crossover cable (supplied)