5. Highlight the appropriate TCP/IP connection. Be careful not to uncheck the
checkbox.
Properties
6. Click
The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 24.
7. Ensure that both the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically options are selected.
OK
.
8. Click
9. Confirm that you have an IP address:
a. Click Start > Run.
b. Type cmd and click
c. Type
ipconfig/renew
d. Make sure an IP address is shown on the line that starts with IP Address.
Configuring Windows XP to use DHCP
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.
Note: If Control Panel is in category view, select Network and Internet
Connections; then select Network Connections.
.
Figure 24: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows Vista
OK
.
and press
Enter
.
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