Setting the Computer's Network

Procedure
  1. Log on to Windows as the Administrator or a member of the Administrators group.
  2. Display the network connections screen.
    • Windows 11
      1. Click Start - Settings.
      2. Click Network & internet - Dial-up.
      3. Click Network and Sharing Center.
      4. Click Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
    • Windows 10
      1. Click Start - Settings - Network and Internet.
      2. Click Network and Sharing Center.
      3. Click Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  3. Click Properties.

    If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue.



    The Ethernet Properties or Wi-Fi Properties dialog box appears.

  4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.

    If the Internet Protocol check box is clear, select it.



  5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
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  6. Click the following buttons to return to the original state.
    1. Close in the Ethernet Properties or Wi-Fi Properties dialog box
    2. Close in the Ethernet Status or Wi-Fi Status dialog box