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To add the TCP/IP protocol (Windows XP):
1 From the Windows taskbar, open Start menu > Settings > Network
Connections.
This opens the Network Connections dialog.
2 Right-click Local Area Connection and click the Properties button.
This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.
3 Check the list for "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
If you find this listing, TCP/IP is installed on this machine. Go on to
either of these procedures in the current topic:
■ To configure TCP/IP in DHCP mode on page ?
■ To configure TCP/IP with fixed IP addresses on page ?
If TCP/IP is not installed, make sure none of the list items is
highlighted (click in a blank area of the list), and complete the
remaining steps in this procedure.
4 Click the Install button.
This opens the Select Network Component Type dialog.
5 In the list, click Protocol, and then click the Add button.
6 In the Select Network Protocol dialog, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
and then click OK.
A message appears: "Do you want to use DHCP?". Consult your system
administrator to see if your network is DHCP-compatible; if it is, click
"Yes". If you are unsure, click "No" and proceed to set your workstations
with fixed IP addresses.
TCP/IP is added to the list of installed protocols.
7 Click the Close button.
To configure TCP/IP in DHCP mode (Windows 2000):
1 From the Windows taskbar, open Start menu > Settings > Network and
Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.
This opens the Local Area Connection Status dialog.
2 Click the Properties button.
This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. You should see
your network adapter card listed as "Connect Using" at the top of this
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