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Go to the Control Panel from the Start menu.
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Click "Network and Internet" and then "Network and Sharing Center."
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Step 3
Click "Manage network connections."
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Step 4
Choose which Internet connection you would like to change if you have more than one. Right click on it and select "Properties."
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Step 5
Click the "Networking" tab.
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Choose either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
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Step 7
Click "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" to reset your IP address automatically, then click OK.
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Step 8
Click "Use the following IP Address" to enter your own IP settings.
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Step 9
Enter your IP address into the boxes marked "IP Address," "Subnet Mask" (or "Subnet prefix length for IP/TCPv6) and "Default gateway."
Change your DNS Server Settings
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Step 1
Click "Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically" and then click "OK."
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Step 2
Click "Use the following DNS Server addresses" to change your DNS Server settings manually.
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Step 3
Type your primary DNS Server address into the box that says "Preferred DNS Server."
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Step 4
Type your secondary DNS Server address into the box that says "Alternate DNS Server."
Add a New Network Protocol
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Step 1
Click "Properties" and then "Install" from "Manage network connections."
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Step 2
Click "Client," "Service" or "Protocol," depending on which you wish to add. Then click "Add."
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Step 3
Select the item you want to add from the dialogue box and click OK.