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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