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Setting up Automatic IP Address (DHCP) in Windows VISTA

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Article Number	000025329

Title	Setting up Automatic IP Address (DHCP) in Windows VISTA

URL Name	Setting-up-Automatic-IP-Address-DHCP-in-Windows-VISTA

Summary	Setting up Automatic IP Address (DHCP) in Windows VISTA

Validation Status	Not Validated

Keywords

VISTA IP DHCP

Question

How do I set up Windows VISTA to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)?

Answer

To set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, (DHCP) follow these steps:

1.Bring up CONTROL PANEL then select Network & Sharing

2.You will see all your available networks (Wired & Wireless)

Right click on the desired available network and select PROPERTIES

Select IPv4 and then properties. This will bring up the screen in the right portion of the image below

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