Set Up Dynamic Ethernet (DHCP) for Windows
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On your desktop, right-click My Network Places, then select Properties.
Note: If you are running Windows XP and do not see My Network Places on your desktop, you need to make the icon visible. See Making My Network Places appear on your Desktop for instructions.
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Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties. A window similar to the following will appear:
Windows Local Area Connection Properties - General Tab
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Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. A window similar to the following will appear:
Windows XP DHCP Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
- Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
- Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button.
- Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
- Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Last Updated: 11 June 2008
