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How do I change an IP DNS address to an automatic IP address?

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This question makes no sense – Sparr Jun 16 '09 at 21:56
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I agree with Sparr, this question needs clarification. Are you talking about static vs. DHCP, updating DNS entries on a server, or using DHCP to assign which DNS servers to use? – KevinH Jun 16 '09 at 22:02

closed as not a real question by Dave Cheney, squillman, Chopper3, Zoredache, Kara Marfia Jun 16 '09 at 23:58

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IIRC, automatic IP addresses have been made illegal. You can, however, still use semi-automatic IP addresses.

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Nice :) . – squillman Jun 16 '09 at 22:23
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haha, I just hope that Edgar doesn't think that this is a real answer, and then ask "Why are automatic IP addresses illegal?" – Mark Henderson♦ Jun 16 '09 at 22:40
Really, though. That question will get him further along that the one he originally posed. ;) – dr.pooter Jun 17 '09 at 13:23
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In Windows XP if your asking how to change from a static IP to DHCP

Click "Start" --> Click "Run" --> Type "control netconnections"

Right click on the interface you want to configure --> Select "Properties"

In the box for "This connection uses the following items:" select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) --> Click "Properties"

Change the setting under the "General" tab to "Obtain an IP address automatically" --> Repeat for DNS server if needed.

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It depends heavily on what OS you're running. It also requires that you get your IP address via DHCP.

In Linux (Red Hat), you'd edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-$INTERFACE. In Windows, you'd go to Network Connections->"INTERFACE"->Internet Protocol->Properties.

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