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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows NT

1. Click the Start button on your Windows taskbar, choose Settings , and click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

3. Click on the Protocols tab.

4. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click on the Properties button.

The Protocols Tab

5. Click on the IP Address tab.

6. Select the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

The TCP/IP Properties Window

7. Click the on the DNS tab. All of the fields should be blank. Delete settings from non-blank fields if necessary.

The DNS Tab

8. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.

9. Click OK again to close the Network window.

10. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click the Yes button.

Now that you have configured the TCP/IP settings for your primary computer, you'll need to configure your computer's Internet settings. Please see Configuring Windows Internet Settings.