How to Enable DHCP on a Laptop
A DHCP server allows network users to obtain their IP addresses automatically. By default, network devices on the Windows operating system are preconfigured for a DHCP connection. If your network connection is currently configured for a static address, you will need to change the connection back to the default settings to establish DHCP connectivity. You can find the settings responsible for DHCP in the "Network Connections" component.
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Instructions
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Click "Start." Type "Net Connections" in the Search box and press "Enter." This action opens a Network Connections screen.
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Right-click the active connection and click "Properties." The active connection is dependent upon the type of network you have. Typically, you should right-click the "Local Area Connection" icon on a wired network or the "Wireless Network Connection" on a wireless device.
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Click to highlight "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click the "Properties" button.
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Click to place a dot in the radio button next to "Obtain an IP address automatically." This enables DHCP on the laptop. If you would like to receive the DNS information automatically, select the "Obtain DNS server address automatically" option at the bottom of the window.
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Click the "OK" button to save and close both Properties windows. Your laptop is now configured for a DHCP connection.
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