Figure 41: Mac Network screen
3.
Ensure that the TCP/IP tab is selected.
4.
Select Using DHCP from the Configure drop-down list as shown in
Figure 42: Select DHCP
from the configure drop-down menu
on page 57.
The IP Address field becomes disabled.
Figure 42: Select DHCP from the configure drop-down menu
5.
Click
Apply Now
to close the screen.
Configuring a computer for a static IP address
If it is desired or necessary for a computer to have a fixed or permanent IP address, the computer
should be configured for a
static IP address
. For more information about IP addresses, see
Understanding the modem address and computer address
on page 49.
To configure the computer to use a static IP address, you manually enter the following
information:
• IP address. You need a valid IP address for the computer. If the computer is part of a LAN,
each computer on the LAN must have its own unique address.
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Computer settings
