TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows XP operating
system.
TCP/IPv6 Note:
This procedure shows the configuration of TCP/IPv4. TCP/IPv6
is not installed or enabled by default in Windows XP. If your cable com-
pany rerquires TCP/IPv6 you must first install and enable it on your Win-
dows XP system. Refer to Microsoft support materials on Windows XP for
installation instructions. Once installed and enabled, follow this same
configuration example, but select TCP/IPv6 at the appropriate step.
Note
:
Dialog boxes shown on your computer may differ slightly from those
shown in this procedure.
1
From the computer, select
Start > Settings > Control Panel
and double-
click
Network Connections
in the Control Panel.
The Network Connection window displays a list of LAN connections and as-
sociated network adapters.
2
Double-click the local area connection to be used for your device’s network
connection.
The Local Area Connection Status widow displays.
3
Click
Properties
.
4
Select
TCP/IP
by clicking it one time. Then click
Properties
.
5
Click the
General
tab. Then click
Obtain an IP address automatically
and click
OK
.
6
Click
OK
to accept the new settings, and
OK
again to close the Properties
window.
7
You may have to restart your computer in order for your computer to obtain
a new IP address from the network.
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