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Removal of Static IP on MAC OS 9 & OS X

Mac OS version 9 or earlier

This section describes how to configure TCP/IP for a Macintosh running a version 9 or earlier operating system for use with a Res-Net connection. For instructions on how to configure your network settings for Mac OS X, see the next section. The TCP/IP protocol is usually available on Macintosh computers with System software greater than or equal to 7.5.2.

1. Go to the Apple menu and choose Control Panels.

2. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
   
   If TCP/IP is not listed:

   • Open the System Folder.

   • Open the Control Panels (Disabled) folder.

   • If you find TCP/IP in this folder, drag it to the Control Panels folder to enable it.

   • Restart your Mac for the changes to take effect.

   • Proceed to step 3.

   • If you still have problems, reinstall Open Transport from the MacOS CD.

3. The first option to check is Connect Via.

4. Pull down that menu, and choose Ethernet.

5. The next option will be Configure.

6. Pull down that menu, and choose Using DHCP Server.

7. Leave the field for DHCP Client ID blank. This field is not needed due to the way our network is configured.

You have now finished configuring TCP/IP for your Res-Net connection.

You do not need to restart your Macintosh in order for your settings to take place - the "Make TCP/IP Active" choice loads TCP/IP automatically when you run network applications such as Telnet, Eudora, or Netscape. When you are not running network applications, TCP/IP will automatically unload itself in order to conserve system resources.

Mac OS X

This section describes how to configure TCP/IP for a Macintosh running OS X for use with a Res-Net connection. The TCP/IP protocol is usually available on Macintosh computers with System software greater than or equal to 7.5.2.

1. Open the System Preferences application.

2. Double-click on the Network icon.

3. The first option to check is Configure.

4. Pull down that menu, and choose Built-in Ethernet (or your Network card if you use a third party NIC).

5. Select the TCP/IP tab.

6. The next option will be Configure.

7. Pull down that menu, and choose Using DHCP.

8. Save your settings by clicking the Save button located at the bottom of the screen.

9. Quit the System Preferences application.

10. You should now be able to use your Internet.