DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
- Open the Network Connection Window.
- Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.
- Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel.
The Network Connection window displays as shown here. The Connections List is located to the right of that window.
- Go to the Network Connection Status window.
Note: Administrator logon access rights are
needed to use this window.
Double-click the Connection you will use.
The Local Area Network Connection Status window opens, as shown here. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics.
- Go to Properties.
- Click the Properties button to view details about the connection.
The TCP/IP details are shown on the Support tab page.
- Select "Internet Protocol", and click Properties to view the configuration information.
- Set DHCP for TCP/IP.
- Verify that the following two radio buttons are selected:
- Obtain an IP address automatically
- Obtain DNS server address automatically
- Click the OK button.
This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP for this computer.
- Repeat these steps for each computer with this version of Windows on your network.
