[A] Is the PC on the same address range as the VOX400?

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[A] Is the PC on the same address range as the VOX400?

 

This section describes how to determine if the PC on the same subnet as the VOX400 (192.168.1.254).

 

 

1. Identify the network adaptor the PC is currently using.

 

Close all programs currently in use.

 

Using the PCs search tool type Network Connections.

networkconnections

 

If the hardware connection (Ethernet) is already connected, watch the icon change to indicate "unplugged" by simply unplugging the cable.

NetworkConUnplugged

 

If there are multiple cabled adaptors, distinguish between them by connecting/ disconnecting the cable, the status should change.

 

We can identify the adaptor entry associated with an Ethernet port simply by unplugging and re-plugging the Ethernet cable and watching the icon change. For example:

 

Plug back in to determine if that adapter is being used, below shows the adaptor Ethernet being used.

NetworkConnections2

 

If using WiFi then ensure all other adapters are unplugged and disabled (right click, then select disable).

NetworkConDisabled

 

 

Make a note of the current "Connections:" type by name : _______________________

 

For example Ethernet

 

 

 

2. Find the PC's current IP address.

 

Using the PCs search tool type CMD then click enter to launch command prompt.

 

Type in IPCONFIG and click enter.

 

Look for the adaptor name identified in step 1, for example Ethernet adapter. Scroll up or down if necessary

IPCONFIG

 

Make a note of this adapters address settings (it will be needed later) :

 

IPv4 Address:

______________________________

 

Subnet Mask:

______________________________

 

Default Gateway:

______________________________

 

 

 

 

3. Is the PC on the same address range as the VOX400.

 

The VOX400 IP address is 192.168.1.254.

 

If the PC has the address = 192.168.1.xxx then YES is on the same address range, proceed to step [B] Is 192.168.1.254 free?

 

If the PC has and address that is NOT = 192.168.1.xxx then NO it is on a address range.

 

 For example;                192.168.0.xxx is not on the same address range.

                         10.0.0.xxx is not on the same address range.

 

Proceed to step [I] Find a free IP address