4.1 Preparations26 Getting Started4.1 PreparationsA web programming utility called the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility is available for programmingof the VoIP Gateway Card.For a complete discussion of web programming, refer to the VoIP Gateway Card ProgrammingGuide.System Requirements• The IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility requires Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.Trademarks• Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and/or other countries.• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.4.1.1 Preparing the PCTo prepare for programming using the IP-GW4 Maintenance Utility, configure your PC by (1)assigning an IP address that belongs to the same network as that of the VoIP Gateway Card,and (2) choosing the appropriate options for the Internet properties.NoteThe procedure below is based on the Windows XP operating system as an example.1. Open Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Propertiesfrom the Start menu.2. a. Click Use the following IP address.b. In the IP address box, type192.168.1.100.This is an example entry for the casewhen the card has the default IP address(192.168.1.200).c. In the Subnet mask box, type255.255.255.0.d. Click OK.3. a. Start Internet Explorer from the Startmenu.b. Click Internet Options from the Toolsmenu.