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6. Ensure that both the Obtain an IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address automatically options are
selected. If not, select them.
7. Click OK to close the dialog boxes and finish the
configuration.
8. Restart the computer even if Windows does not require you to
do so. This ensures that the network settings are
automatically reset.
Windows XP
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Settings →
Control Panel
. Double-click the Network and Dialup
Connections
icon.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 62. The
Local Area Connection icon must appear under the LAN or
High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not
installed correctly.
Note: If Control Panel is in category view, select Network
and Internet Connections then select Network
Connections.
Figure 62: Network Connections - Windows XP