How do I configure my Windows laptop or desktop for Wired Res-Net and DHCP?

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Steps for connecting to Res-Net using your Windows laptop and desktop.
 

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1. Right-click on the Windows Start button (usually found at the lower left corner of the screen).
 
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2. Click on Device Manager from the pop-up menu.
 

location to find network adapters in device manager

3. Listed in the Device Manager window you should see Network adapters.
4. Expand the Network adapters section and locate the installed network adapter(s).

Configure TCP/IP settings for DHCP:

  1. Click on the Start button and then Control Panel.
  2. Click on Network and Internet.
  3. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
  4. From the left-hand menu select Manage Network Connections.
  5. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon.
  6. Click on the Properties button.
  7. Click on Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click on Properties.
  8. Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server automatically.
  9. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click on Properties.
  10. Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server automatically.
  11. Click the Advanced button.
  12. Click on the WINS tab and set NETBIOS setting to Default.
  13. Click OK till all the windows are closed.
  14. Click Apply on the last windows and close it.
  15. You should be now connected to the network.
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Article ID: 921
Created
Fri 1/15/21 6:15 PM
Modified
Fri 10/11/24 10:05 AM