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Plug-in/Wireless Internet Access DHCP Procedure (Windows XP)
- Select “Start” , “Control Panel” , “Network Connections” (depending on the view set up, this might also be labeled “Network and Internet Connections”)
- Right click “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”
- In the “General Information” tab, check and highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”
- Click “Properties” and select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”
- Click “OK” on all opened windows to close
- Restart computer if prompted
The IP address may need to be changed if one is already retained on your computer. (see below)
To release and renew IP addresses:
You must have administrative rights to your computer to release or renew your IP address.
- Go to a command prompt. (click “start” and choose “run”)
- In the “open” line, type “command”. A black box will open with a command prompt inside it.
- At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /release - A notice should say the address has been released.
- At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /renew
updated 1/07