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How to Install TCP/IP on your Computer

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Step 1 
Click on Start, Control Panel, then Network Connections
Image of the windows control panel with network connections selected
Step 2
Right-click the Wireless Connection, then left click on properties
Image of right clicking on wireless connection and left clicking on the word properties
Step 3 
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties
Image of local area connection properties window with Internet Protocol selected
Step 4 
Click on the General tab and check Obtain and IP address automatically. Click OK
Image of the Internet Protocol properties
Step 5 
If Internet Protocol TCP/IP is not in the list of installed components in Step 3, then click on Install, Protocol, and click on Add.

Select Microsoft TCP/IP and OK.

Image of local area connection properties window with Internet Protocol selected
Step 6
Verify that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box is selected and click OK
Image of local area connection properties window with Internet Protocol selected