P/N: 600173
Issued: 1/13
Corporation Rev. 3
Instructions for Setting a Fixed IP Address for Synergy or Synergy-D™ Software
The PC/laptop requires configuration with a Fixed IP Address if the Discover System is going to be connected to the
Synergy or Synergy-D software using a network connection (DSL Cable). All Discover SP/SP-D Systems require a Fixed
IP address for operation with Synergy or Synergy-D software. Depending on the computer’s operating system - Windows
XP or Windows 7, follow the procedures outlined below. Once the IP Address has been configured, the Synergy or
Synergy-D software should connect to the system. If the software does not connect, contact CEM Corporation at (800)
726-3331 (US & Canada) or (704) 821-7015.
Windows XP
1. From the computer’s desktop, select “Start” (located in the lower left corner of the screen).
2. Select “Control Panel.”
If “Classic View” is selected, the following screen will appear.
If “Category View” is selected, the following screen will appear.
3. If using the “Classic View,” select “Network Connections.”
If using the “Category view,” select “Network and Internet Connections” and then select “Network Connections.”
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The following screen will appear.
4. Select “Local Area Connection.” The following screen will appear.
5. Select “Properties.” The following screen will appear.
6. Highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.
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7. Select “Properties.” The following screen will appear.
8. Select “Use the following IP address.”
9. Enter “192.168.1.10” for the IP address.
10. Enter “255.255.255.0” for the subnet mask.
11. Select “OK.”
12. Close all open windows to return to the desktop.
13. Restart the computer.
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Windows 7
1. From the computer’s desktop, select “Start” (located in the lower left hand corner of the screen).
2. Select “Control Panel.”
If “Category View” is selected, the following screen will appear.
If using the large or small icon view, the following screen will appear.
3. If using “Category View,” select “View network status and tasks” within the “Network and Internet” section.
If using “large icons” or “small icons” view, select “Network and Sharing Center.”
The following screen will appear.
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4. Select “Change adapter settings” located in the upper left corner of the window. The following screen will appear.
5. Select “Local Area Connection.”
6. Highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).”
7. Select “Properties.” The following screen will appear.
8. Select “Use the following IP address.”
9. Enter “192.168.1.10” for the IP address.
10. Enter “255.255.255.0” for the subnet mask.
11. Select “OK.”
12. Close all open windows to return to the desktop.
13. Restart the computer.