c) Typeipconfig/renew and press Enter.
d) Make sure an IP address is shown on the line that starts with IP Address.
Configuring Windows XP to use DHCP
This section explains how to congure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating system is Microsoft
Windows XP.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start Settings Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.
Note: If Control Panel is in category view,select Network and Internet Connections; then select Network
Connections.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 32: Network connections – WindowsXP on page 42. A Local
Area Connection icon must appear under the LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not
installed correctly.
Figure 32: Network connections – Windows XP
Note: If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, check your connections. Youcannot
successfully congure your system if the red X is present.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the network adapter connecting the computer to the
Satellite Gateway,and select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 33: Local AreaConnection Properties –
WindowsXP on page 43.
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