How do I Configure DHCP for Macintosh OS X?

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Summary

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

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  1. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences

    Mac Apple Menu System Preferences
  2. On the System Preferences window, click the Network icon

    Mac System Preferences Network
  3. From the Show menu: pull down menu and click Built-in Ethernet

    Mac System Preferences Ethernet
  4. From the Configure: pull down menu, click Using DHCP

    Mac System Preferences Network DHCP
  5. Click the Apply Now button. 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.

    Mac System Properties Network TCP/IP
  6. Click the PPPoE tab, and make sure that Connect using PPPoE is unchecked.

    Mac System Preferences Network PPPoE
  7. Click the AppleTalk tab, and make sure that Make AppleTalk Active is unchecked.

    Mac System Preferences Network Apple Talk
  8. Click the Proxy tab, and make sure that all proxies are unchecked.
  9. Click Apply Now.

 



 

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This article was last modified on 8/1/2008 4:36:09 PM
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