If this does not give a reply or you did not receive a TCP/IP address, go to the next step. Try to communicate with it by typing this command ping x.x.x.x where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Default Gateway. You should then receive a TCP/IP address appropriate to your network, along with a Default Gateway address. If this returns a 169.x.x.x or address, then type the following commands, ipconfig /release and then ipconfig /renew. This will list the IP address for the local machine. Press Windows+X then select Command promt admin Note: Only use a Static IP Address if your network/Service Provider requires one.
To verify this, highlight the TCP/IP protocol, and select Properties. Once installed make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically are checked (if using DHCP). If TCP/IP is not installed, click Install, click Protocol, and then click TCP/IP.
In the Properties window, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed. Right-click the appropriate Local Area Connection and select Properties. The network card should be present as Local Area Connection. Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties. Please try to Verify that TCP/IP (or other appropriate protocol) is properly installed.
