If your PC is using DHCP
In this case, no configuration is required. The DHCP server
will provide the following information when your PC (the
DHCP client) boots up:
•
IP Address & matching Network Mask
•
Gateway IP Address
•
DNS (Domain Name Server)
To check if your PC is using DHCP
Under Windows 95, you can check if your PC is acting as a
DHCP client by using the following procedure. For other
operating systems, check your system documentation.
1. Select Control Panel4Network
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
3. Click Properties-IP Address to see the following screen.
4. If the radio button for "Obtain an IP address automati-
cally" is checked, as shown above, then your PC is acting
as a DHCP client.
Figure 5: IP Address (Win 95)
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