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Terms you should know
DHCP —Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily
assign an IP address to a computer on the network.
IP Address —Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies
a computer on the network.
Subnet Mask —Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the
computer is located on. This number will be the same on all computers on a
home network.
Using a DHCP server
In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on each computer with a router or access
point router, you must set the option to “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP
server.”
To use a DHCP server
1
Click Start , then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet
Connections . The Network and Internet Connections window opens.
2
Click/Double-click Network Connections . The Network Connections
window opens.
3
Right-click Local Area Connection , then click Properties . The Local Area
Connection Properties dialog box opens.
- OR -
If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection
and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard.
4
Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This
connection uses the following items list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag
the scroll bar to see more choices.
5
Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.
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