Things You'll Need:
- Computer using Microsoft Windows
- LAN connection
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Step 1
Click “Start” and then click on “Control Panel.” If you are using an older version of Windows, click “Start,” point to “Settings” and then click on “Control Panel.”
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Step 2
Click the option in the task pane that says “Switch to Classic View" if your “Control Panel” is in “Category View.”
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Step 3
Double-click “Network Connections.” The “Network Connections” window will open.
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Step 4
Right-click “Local Area Connection” and click on “Properties.” The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear.
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Step 5
Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),” and then click “Properties.” The “Internet Protocol Properties” dialog box will appear.
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Step 6
If your computer uses DHCP to obtain a preferred DNS server, select “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” and then click “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically.”
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Step 7
If your computer uses a static IP address for a preferred DNS server, select “Use the Following DNS Server Addresses” and then specify the IP address of the DNS server.
