How do I configure DHCP for Mac OS X?

Summary

The following information explains how to configure Mac OS X to use DHCP when connected to the WildBlue network.

From the Apple menu, click System Preferences
On the System Preferences window, click the Network icon
From the Show menu: pull down menu and click Built-in Ethernet
From the Configure: pull down menu, click Using DHCP.
Click Apply Now. At this point, your computer should obtain an IP Address and all the other settings from the WildBlue DHCP server. You should be able to surf the web, send and receive e-mail etc. If you are still unable to connect to the internet, proceed to step 6.
Click PPPoE, and make sure that Connect using PPPoE is unchecked.
Click AppleTalk, and make sure that Make AppleTalk Active is unchecked.
Click Proxy, and make sure that all proxies are unchecked, and all proxy server fields are empty.
Click Ethernet, and make sure that Configure is set Automatically.
Click Apply Now.

This article was last modified on 11/16/2009 4:34:52 PM