Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type
ipconfig /renew
at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Press
Enter
.
The new IP Address is shown below.
(
Windows 98/ME
users:
go to
Start
>
Run
. Type
winipcfg
at the prompt.
The Windows IP Configuration menu will come up. Click
Release, then
Renew
to obtain a new IP Address.)
Assigning a Static IP Address
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP
Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a
Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:
•
Go to
Start
•
Double-click
on
Control Panel
