Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address
The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.
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Figure 108 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP
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assigns your IP address dynamically.
Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask,
and Default gateway fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to
you by your network administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred
DNS server and an Alternate DNS server, if that information was provided.
Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
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Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
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In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
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You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a
network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP
address and connection information.
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