Obtaining an IP Address Automatically | 27 |
Windows XP If you are using a Windows XP computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:
1From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.
2Click on Network and Internet Connections.
3Click on the Network Connections icon.
4Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area Connection Status will appear.
5Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
6Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.
7Restart your computer.
Windows 95/98/ME If you are using a Windows 95/98/ME computer, use the following
procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:
1From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
2Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties.
3In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address automatically is selected. Click OK.
Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:
1From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP.
2In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet”.
3In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.”
4Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes.
5Restart your computer.
