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The
Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties
window opens.
Figure 159
Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
6
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
if your network administrator or ISP
assigns your IP address dynamically.
Select
Use the following IP Address
and fill in the
IP address
,
Subnet mask
,
and
Default gateway
fields if you have a static IP address that was assigned to
you by your network administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a
Preferred
DNS server
and an
Alternate
DNS server,
if that information was provided.
7
Click
OK
to close the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.
8
Click
OK
to close the
Local Area Connection Properties
window.
Verifying Settings
1
Click
Start
>
All Programs
>
Accessories
>
Command Prompt
.
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In the
Command Prompt
window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
You can also go to
Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
, right-click a
network connection, click
Status
and then click the
Support
tab to view your IP
address and connection information.
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Windows Vista
This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional.
1
Click
Start
>
Control Panel
.
Figure 160
Windows Vista: Start Menu
2
In the
Control Panel
, click the
Network and Internet
icon.
Figure 161
Windows Vista: Control Panel
3
Click the
Network and Sharing Center
icon.
Figure 162
Windows Vista: Network And Internet
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Click
Manage network connections
.
Figure 163
Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center
5
Right-click
Local Area Connection
and then select
Properties
.
Figure 164
Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center
Note: During this procedure, click
Continue
whenever Windows displays a screen
saying that it needs your permission to continue.
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Select
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and then select
Properties
.
Figure 165
Windows Vista: Local Area Connection Properties
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