NOTE - This document assumes you have a recent operating system, VISTA (any version) and Windows XP (Home or Professional). This document shows Windows XP with Service Pack 3. 

There is another factor. If you have a Tranzeo CPE, then you do NOT need to configure your Local Area Connection. The Tranzeo has a built in router that allows the Local Area Connection to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically".

If you are using older equipment, that is a bridge and an external antenna, then you have to configure your Local Area Connection for a "Manual IP Address". Please follow these instructions. However, if you have added a router into your local area network and it is providing IP addressing, then you do not need to follow these instructions.

1)     Click on "Start" button (lower left corner)

2)      Select "Control Panels"

3)      Double click on "Network Connections"

4)      Select "Local Area Connection" - Right click on it

5)      Select Properties from the menu and you will see the following window

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7)      Deselect "Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks".

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9)      Select "Show icon in notification area when connected".

10)  Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the following window will appear.

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12)  Fill in the designated IP address as provided by Internet Extension. The Subnet Mask will be 255.255.255.0. The Gateway will be 192.168.100.1, 192.168.120.1 or 192.168.140.1. The DNS Server will be the same as the Gateway address, 192.168.100.1, 192.168.120.1 or 192.168.140.1.

13)  Note the Gateway and DNS Server addresses correlation. Both are 192.168.100.1. The exceptions are the Bunchgrass -192.168.120.1 or Parks and Rec - 192.168.140.1.

14)  Click OK and close the Network related windows.

15)  In the Control Panels window, double click on the Windows Firewall (providing Windows XP Service Pack 2 has been installed.

16)  The following window will open and insure it is configured as the image below.

17)  If Norton Internet Security or McAfee Internet Security is installed, disable the firewall in thos applications and use ONLY The Windows firewall. You can and should use the Norton Anti Virus version 2008 (preferred) and AdAware as a backup for Adware and Spyware.

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19) AdAware must be updated regularly with new definitions. In case after the initial installation does not automatically update the definitions or reports an error, you can manually download new definitions. Go to http://www.download.com and search for AdAware. Download the latest definitions and install the file in the root level of the \Programs\Lavasoft\AdAware Personal SE folder. Run AdAware at least once per week.

20) Do not use any other anti-spyware applications other than Norton Anti Virus and AdAware. Use the Add-Remove control panel to remove any others.