How to Set up DHCP Network Settings on Windows XP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the start button;

   Right-click on that icon, left-click on "Properties" (There may be more than one network connection, depending on how many network cards you have in your PC. "Local Area Connection" indicates a wired Ethernet port, whereas "Wireless Network Connection" is for various types of wireless network connections including WiFi.) , Left-click on it and then left-click on the Properties button. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Go to the control panel

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   Step 3: Once opened

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   Step 4: double left-click on "Network Connections"

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   Step 5: You should see an icon labeled as "Local Area Connection".

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   Step 6: A window pops up

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   Step 7: in the middle you will find a list of items

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   Step 8: one of which is "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

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   Step 9: A new window will pop up

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    Step 10: select "Obtain IP address automatically"

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    Step 11: Also select "Obtain DNS server address automatically"

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    Step 12: Click OK to close this window.

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    Step 13: Click OK a second time to close this second window.

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