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3. Ensure that both Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are installed and checked as shown.
4. If NetBEUI is installed and checked, uncheck it or uninstall it.
5. Highlight the appropriate TCP/IP connection. Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.
6. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 60: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows
Vista on page 89.
7. Ensure that both the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options are
selected.
8. Click OK.
9. Confirm that you have an IP address:
a) Click Start
Run.
b) Type cmd and click OK.
c) Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter.
d) Make sure an IP address is shown on the line that starts with IP Address.

Configuring Windows XP to use DHCP

This section explains how to configure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating system is Microsoft
Windows XP.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start
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.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 61: Network connections – Windows XP on page 90. A Local
Area Connection icon must appear under the LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not
installed correctly.
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Figure 60: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows Vista
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