Dynex DX-E401 Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or Windows, Configuring your computers

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Selecting a dynamic IP address in Windows XP or 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 using a DHCP-capable gateway or router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.

To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic 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.