How Do I Configure My Computer Settings with DHCP for Windows 9x?
Before you begin configuring your computer for DHCP please unplug your cable modem power cord and disconnect the cable that goes from your modem to your computer.
To configure your computer settings with DHCP for Windows 9.x operating systems:
Close all applications
Click the START button in the lower left corner of your screen
Select SETTINGS and click CONTROL PANEL
Double-click the Network icon
Click the Configuration tab
Scroll through the list and locate the TCP/IP protocol specific to your Broadband Cable Internet Service
Ethernet Network Interface Card
Highlight the protocol
Click the PROPERTIES button below the window
A new window opens with multiple tabs
Click the IP ADDRESS tab
Locate and verify that the button labeled: OBTAIN AN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY is selected
Click the GATEWAY tab
Make sure there are no addresses (numbers) listed (if there are addresses listed, highlight them and select REMOVE
Click the DNS CONFIGURATION tab
Locate and click the button labeled: DISABLE DNS
Click the WINS CONFIGURATION tab
Locate and click the button labeled: DISABLE WINS RESOLUTION
Click the ADVANCED tab
Verify that the box labeled: SET THIS PROTOCOL TO BE THE DEFAULT PROTOCOL is selected
Click the BINDINGS tab
Verify that CLIENT FOR MICROSOFT NETWORKS is CHECKED
Click OK
Click OK
Restart your computer
After you have configured your computer for DHCP restart your computer and reconnect the cable that goes from your cable modem to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the cable modem.
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