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Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000

Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on their networks using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.

If you are not using a DHCP-capable gateway or router, or if you need to assign a static IP address, follow the steps detailed below.

To assign a static IP address:

1From the Windows Desktop, click Start (in the lower left corner of your screen), then double-click Control Panel. The Control Panel screen opens.

2Double-clickNetwork Connections, right-clickLocal Area Connections, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection x Properties screen opens.

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