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The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 63: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows XP
on page 91.
8. On the General tab, ensure that both the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically options are selected. If not, select them.
9. Click OK.
10. 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 2000 to use DHCP

This section explains how to configure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating system is Microsoft
Windows 2000.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start
2. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon in the Control Panel window.
A list of network connections appears. A Local Area Connection icon must appear on this page. If it does not, the
network is not installed correctly.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the satellite modem network connection, and select
Properties as shown in Figure 64: Accessing Local Area Connection Properties – Windows 2000 on page 98.
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Figure 63: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows XP
Settings Control Panel.
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