Windows 7 and Visa Setup



Windows 7 and Visa Setup


The following is predicated on your computer being plugged directly into the wall jack in your room via a Cat 5, 5e or 6 patch cable and not through another device, such as a router, or wireless. If any User Account Control boxes pop up during this process, hit continue.

  • Left click the Start Button (lower left button with Windows logo)
  • Type ncpa.cpl in the search box and hit Enter; Network Connections will open
  • If you see a wireless device listed, left click and DISABLE it before proceeding. If your "Local Area Connection" is disabled, ENABLE it before proceeding.
  • Right click the Local Area Connection Icon, then Left click Properties
  • When the Local Area Network Connection Properties window opens, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
  • Choose Obtain an IP address automatically
  • Choose Obtain DNS server address automatically
  • Click OK


You have finished setting up your TCP/IP settings. Reboot your computer and it will be ready to use with VBNet's Ethernet service.