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Setting a Windows 2000 Machine to use the VT DHCP

These directions will show you how to convert a machine that is currently using a static IP to DHCP or just a reference for trouble shooting a current DHCP machine.

startmenu
1. In the Start Menu go to:

"Settings-Network and Dial-up Connections"

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2. Right-click on the network connection and go to "Properties"

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3. Next Select the "Internet Protocal [TCP/IP]" Protocol for the Ethernet card and click the "Properties" button.
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4. After clicking "Properties" you should see this box .

Select:

"Obtain an IP address automatically"
&
"Obtain DNS server address automatically"

Keep clicking "OK" until all the boxes are closed.

You now should reboot the machine or do manual release and renew.