Windows Vista - Connecting to the AirYork
The AirYork network uses a network service call DHCP. Most computers brought from home already
use DHCP network service with home wireless access points and routers used with home high-speed
Internet service. Here are the setup instructions for AirYork service.
These instructions were written with Windows Vista Home Premium.
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First click start, then type "sharing" (without quotes) into the search box and click on the Network and Sharing Center
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Click on Manage Network Connections on the left side menu.
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You should now be looking at a list of your network devices. If you do not have a Network Bridge icon then please skip the next step.
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Right click on the Network Bridge and click delete. When it asks if you are sure, please click yes.
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Next right click on your Wireless Connection and click on Properties
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You should now be looking at the Wireless Connection Properties dialog. Please uncheck
QoS Packet Scheduler, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv4).
Next please select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click on the Properties button.
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Next ensure that the Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically are both currently selected.
Now please click on the Advanced button. Once the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog pops up, please click the DNS tab.
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Now please uncheck the checkbox which reads Register this connection's address in DNS then click the WINS tab.
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Next ensure that the Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP checkbox is selected and then click Ok
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Next click OK to exit the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP IPv4) Properties dialog.
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Next click OK to exit the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.
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You are now configured for AirYork. It is recommended that you restart your computer to ensure all settings
are applied.
Continue to Step 2: Connecting to the AirYork Network
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