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Appendix A • Computer settings
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The Network screen appears as shown in Figure 44.
Figure 44: Mac Network Screen
3. Ensure that the TCP/IP tab is selected.
4. Select
Using DHCP from the Configure drop-down list as shown in Figure 45. The
IP Address field becomes disabled.
Figure 45: Select Using DHCP from the configure drop-down list
5. Click
Apply Now
to close the screen.
Configuring a computer to use a static IP address
If it is desired or necessary for a computer to have a fixed or permanent static IP
address, the computer should be configured for a
static IP address . For more
information about IP addresses, see Understanding the router address and computer
address on page 63.
To configure the computer to use a static IP address, you manually enter the
following information:
•
IP address. You need a valid IP address for the computer. If the computer is part
of a LAN, each computer on the LAN must have its own unique address.