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Appendix 
A.1 Configuring the computer to obtain an IP 
address automatically 
Perform the configuration procedure corresponding to Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows XP, 
depending on your OS. A computer installed with a wired network adapter is used as an example 
to describe the procedures. The procedures for configuring computers installed with a wireless 
network adapter are similar to these procedures. 
A.1.1 Windows 8 
Step 1  Right-click   in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and 
Sharing Center. 
 
Step 2  Click Ethernet and then Properties.