The following steps will enable your PC to receive a DHCP IP address. This will enable your ethernet connected PC to communicate on the Blinn ResNet.
Make sure your computer's network adapter (network interface card) is connected to your ethernet wall port via an ethernet cable.
1. Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties.
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2. Select Local Area Connection icon. This icon should correspond to the network adapter you are using. Right-click on this icon and select Properties.
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3. The Local Area Network Properties window will appear. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and click Properties.
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4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window will appear. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options.
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5. Click OK on the ternet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
6. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window.
7. Your computer will now request the IP configuration information from the network.
8. Start an Internet browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator). If the browser does not connect to a web site then restart your computer and try opening the browser again.