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How do I set my computer to obtain an IP address automatically?
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1 | Go to Start then | 1 | Go to Start and click | 1 | Go to the Apple |
| Settings and click |
| ‘Control Panel’ then: |
| menu, open System |
| Control Panel |
| 2000/XP: click |
| Preferences…, then |
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| Network Connections |
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| Network icon |
| Vista: click Network | 2 | Select TCP/IP |
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3 | Under the Configuration |
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| tab, select TCP/IP for |
| then Manage network | 3 | Select the adapter you |
| the network adapter |
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| router | |
| your Hub |
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| for the network | 4 | In Configure: select the | |
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4 | Click Properties |
| adapter you use to |
| Using DHCP option |
5 | Select Obtain an IP |
| connect to your Hub | 5 | Click Apply and close |
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| address automatically | 3 | Click Properties |
| the window |
6 | Click OK twice | 4 | Select TCP/IP | 6 | Open your web browser |
7 | Restart your computer | 5 | Click Properties |
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8Open your web browser 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically
7Click OK twice
8Open your web browser
Once you have successfully connected your computer to the internet, you’re ready to continue your
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