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Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type
ipconfig /renew
at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Click
Enter
. The new IP Address is shown below.
(
Windows 98/ME
users:
go to
Start
>
Run
. Type
Command
. Type
winipcfg
at the prompt. Click
Release and 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