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 | The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to | 
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| Obtaining an IP | Follow the instructions for your particular operating system to ensure that | 
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Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 
1From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
2Double click on Network and 
3Double click on Local Area Connection.
4Click on Properties.
5A screen similar to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
