How to Configure Your Computer to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Windows 98/ME/XP

1)   Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly installed. If you need to purchase one, they can be purchased at BestBuy, WalMart, Circuit City, and other retailers.
2)   Next, you should make sure that you have an Ethernet cable. This cable should run from the jack on the wall to your Ethernet port behind your computer.
3)   For Windows XP, skip to step 8.
4)   Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this, go under Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> and double-click "Network" icon.
5)   Right click on your LAN connection and choose properties.
6)   Under Network Properties, click on the TCP/IP icon, then Properties. If there is more than one icon for TCP/IP, select the one that lists your Ethernet card.
7)   Use the tabs as follows:
    IP Address - "Obtain an IP address automatically" should be checked.
    DNS Configuration - "Obtain DNS server address automatically" should be checked.
8)   Select "OK". Select "OK" again on the Network Properties screen. You will then be prompted to restart to allow the configurations to take place.
9)   Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).

Windows NT4, 2000, 2000 Server, and 2003 Server

1)   These operating systems come configured by default to allow DCHP address assigning. If these settings have been changed from their default the reconfiguration is similar to the instructions above.
2)   Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).

Macintosh (OS 9.x and earlier)

1)   Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly installed, most Macs come with the Ethernet card already installed.
2)   Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this, go to the open apple in the upper-left hand corner, go to Control Panels-->TCP/IP
3)   The top box should Connect via: Ethernet. If it doesn't, click on the box and select it.
4)   In the box that says Configure: select Using DHCP server.
5)   Restart your computer so the changes will take affect.
6)   Next, the Ethernet cable should run from the jack on the wall to your port behind your computer.
7)   Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).

Macintosh (OS X excluding 10.3)

1)   Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly installed, most Macs come with the Ethernet card already installed.
2)   Next, the Ethernet cable should run from the jack on the wall to your port behind your computer.
3)   Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this, go to the System Preferences under your Applications folder then click the Network icon.

4)   Set the second drop-down menu to say Show: Built-in Ethernet.
5)   Under the TCP/IP tab ensure that the Configure drop-down menu is set to Using DHCP
6)   Click Apply Now to confirm your settings.
7)   Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Safari or Netscape Communicator).

Macintosh (OS 10.3 Panther)

1)   Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly installed, most Macs come with the Ethernet card already installed.
2)   Next, the Ethernet cable should run from the jack on the wall to your port behind your computer.
3)   Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this, go to the System Preferences under your Applications folder then click the Network icon.

4)   Double-clickBuilt-in Ethernet.

5)   Under the TCP/IP tab ensure that the Configure drop-down menu is set to Using DHCP
6)   Click Apply Now to confirm your settings.
7)   Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Safari or Netscape Communicator).

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