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4.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows XP
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the default
interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows
versions, perform the procedure under “Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000”.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet
Connections.
2. Click the Network Connections icon.
3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the Gateway. The Local Area
Connection Status dialog box appears.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local Area
Connection Properties dialog box appears.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box appears.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to
configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
7. Click the OK button again to save your changes.
8. Restart your computer.