DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP


Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.
· Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.
· Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel. This will take you to the next step.
Now the Network Connection window displays.
The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window.
· Right-click on the Connection with the wireless icon and choose Status.
Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics.
Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.
· Click the Properties button to view details about the connection.
The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page.
· Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information.
Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected.
· Click the OK button.
This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP.
Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

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