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

2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. Right-click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties.

   
   The Network and Dial-up Connections Menu

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Components list and click the Properties button.

   
   The Local Area Connection Properties Window

5. Select the radio buttons labeled Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

   
   The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window

6. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

7. Click OK again to finish.

8. 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.