How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?

Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Systems

1Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the Finder. Scroll down to Control Panels, and then click TCP/IP.

2Click Edit on the Finder at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and then click User Mode.

3Click Advanced in the User Mode window, and then click OK.

4Click the Up/Down selector arrows located to the right of the Connect Via section of the TCP/IP window, and then click Using DHCP Server.

5Click Options in the TCP/IP window, and then click Active in the TCP/IP Options window.

Note: Make sure that the Load only when needed option is unchecked.

6Verify that the Use 802.3 option located in the upper-right corner of the TCP/IP window is unchecked. If there is a check mark in the option, uncheck the option, and then click Info in the lower-left corner.

7Is there a Hardware Address listed in this window?

„If yes, click OK. To close the TCP/IP Control Panel window, click File, and then scroll down to click Close. You have completed this procedure.

„If no, you must power off your Macintosh.

8With the power off, simultaneously press and hold down the Command (Apple), Option, P, and R keys on your keyboard. Keeping those keys pressed down, power on your Macintosh but do not release these keys until you hear the Apple chime at least three times, then release the keys and let the computer restart.

9When your computer fully reboots, repeat steps 1 through 7 to verify that all TCP/IP settings are correct. If your computer still does not have a Hardware Address, contact your authorized Apple dealer or Apple technical support center for further assistance.

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