Set Up TCP/IP for Windows XP Last Updated: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 >
Related Articles Learn how to set up TCP/IP for Windows XP.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the
basic communication protocol for the internet. Follow these
steps to set up network settings for TCP/IP in Windows XP: -
From the desktop, click Start and select Control Panel. (The
Control Panel will open in either Classic View or Category
View.) - In Classic View, double click the Network Connections
icon. In Category View, click Network and Internet Connections,
select Network Connections, select Network Connections and
select Local Area Connection. - If you are not connected to the
Internet, skip to step 4. If you are connected, click
Properties. - Click the General tab, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) or highlight it and choose Properties. - Click the
General tab and ensure that the radio buttons are set for Obtain
IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. If you're setting up a static IP add