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Client Computer TCP/IP Network Setup Procedure

This procedure will cause the user (Client) to create a TCP/IP Network environment on a computer running Microsoft Windows that will facilitate TCP/IP connectivity with the local SNOS packet node computer (Server) across the Ethernet (Local Area Network) interfaces of both computers. Completion of this procedure will allow the SYSOP the ability to manage the node computer remotely, via telnet or a web browser, and accommodate the use of e-mail client software on a computer running Microsoft Windows or similar operating system when connected to the packet node.

See the procedure titled "Setup Procedure for Email and Newsgroup Accounts" in order to create email and newsgroup client accounts in Microsoft's Outlook Express email client or to use as a reference when using similiar email client software.

The time required to set-up and successfully test the TCP/IP Network configuration should take less than five minutes.

The following instructions are somewhat generalized due to the variations in the various releases of MS Windows. It is expected that the user is fairly comfortable in their navigating around in the Windows operating system.

IP address assignments used for example reference in the instructions below are: Client computer, 44.116.9.98; SNOS computer / gateway, 44.116.9.97; Neighboring radio linked SNOS node computer, 44.116.9.65.

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel, which is accessible directly from the Start Menu button, or indirectly via the Settings option in the Start Menu.

  2. Select the Network or Network Connections option from within the Control Panel window.

  3. Select the Properties option for the Local Area Network.

  4. In the General Tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then select the Properties button.

  5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window, select the Use the following IP address: button. Make the following entries:

    • IP Address: 44.116.9.98
    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240
    • Default gateway: 44.116.9.97
    • Select OK to close this window

  6. Close the Properties window for the Local Area Network. Depending on the version of Windows being used, the computer may need to be rebooted. If prompted to do so, then proceed with the rebooting of the computer.

  7. Establish a physical Ethernet connection between the Windows computer and the SNOS packet node computer Ethernet ports. Ensure that the link indicators are illuminated which will indicate that both computers are detecting the Ethernet carrier signals.

  8. Test for TCP/IP continuity between the two computers by doing the following:

    • Open the MS-DOS Command Prompt from the Windows Start Menu or select Run from the Start Menu and type the word COMMAND in the Run window.

    • Type the following character string at the Command prompt: ping 44.116.9.97
      • The expected result is four replies from 44.116.9.97 with a time of <1ms. This test verifies TCP/IP continuity between the two computers.

    • Type the following character string at the Command Prompt: ping 44.116.9.65 -w 10000
      • The expected result is four replies from 44.116.9.65 with a typical time somewhere between 1530 and 2500ms for each ping, when running on a 1200-Baud link, with a wait time no greater than 10000ms. This test will confirm TCP/IP continuity out into the packet network beyond the local SNOS computer.

  9. Close the Command window by typing the word Exit at the prompt.

PROCEDURE COMPLETED

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Date Last Reviewed: September 15, 2005 by KA7IJK