DHCP Configuration for Windows XP

To obtain IP address for your computer you will have to modify the IP settings and register your computer for DHCP.

• From the desktop click Start and select My Computer and then right click to select properties.

• From the System Properties window that pops up, select the Computer Name tab and write it down. You will use this name when you register your computer for DHCP. If you do not find the computer name or if you want to change it, select the Change button and choose an appropriate name and press OK to continue.

• From the Start Button select  Control Panel tab for the control panel window to popup, now double click on the link Network and Internet Connections to get the Network Connections window. 

• In the Network Connections window that appears, right click on Local Area Connection and scroll down to select Properties.

• From the Local Area Connection Properties window that pops up, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

• Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically from the first set of options and 
  then select the option Obtain DNS server address automatically from the second set of options and click  OK.

Start a web browser (either Netscape or Internet Explorer), Network Registration Site should appear, otherwise you may need to type http://netreg.nmsu.edu in the location bar of the browser. If you still do not get the registration page, check the settings above.

Now enter your My NMSU Username and password in the Dynamic Host Registration page, If you do not have your username or if you do not remember, call the Customer Service Center at 646-1840 for assistance.

Enter a hostname. The hostname can be anything you like but each hostname must be unique. If you duplicate a hostname that has already been selected by another user you will be notified and you will need to select a new one. The hostname can contain both letters and numbers but must begin with a letter.

The field labeled Ethernet address should already be filled in. If it is blank or incorrect please contact the Customer Service Center.

Submit your query and reboot your computer. If you have problems submitting, cross check your My NMSU Username, password and hostname and press "Submit Query" again. If you cannot submit, please call the Customer Service Center for assistance.