Dynex DX-E401 User Guide (English) - Page 51

Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and, Windows 2000

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Configuring your computers 51 Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000 Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on their networks using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are not using a DHCP-capable gateway or router, or if you need to assign a static IP address, follow the steps detailed below. To assign a static IP address: 1 From the Windows Desktop, click Start (in the lower left corner of your screen), then double-click Control Panel. The Control Panel screen opens. 2 Double-click Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections, then click Properties. The Local Area Connection x Properties screen opens.

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Configuring your computers
51
Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and
Windows 2000
Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assign IP addresses to
the computers on their networks using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) technology.
If you are not using a DHCP-capable gateway or router, or if you need to assign a
static IP address, follow the steps detailed below.
To assign a static IP address:
1
From the Windows Desktop, click
Start
(in the lower left corner of your
screen), then double-click
Control Panel
. The
Control Panel
screen opens.
2
Double-click
Network Connections
, right-click
Local Area Connections
,
then click
Properties
. The
Local Area Connection x Properties
screen opens.