Correct connection settings for computer and router

All computer operating systems, Windows, MacOS, Linux, have DHCP as the default network setting.

Starting September 2011, this is also the default setting for all types of Georgina Connects connections.

Windows XP: Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Network > (right click) Properties > Internet Protocol TCP/IP > Properties

Windows Vista Home Premium: Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre > Manage Network Connections > Local Area Network > (select) Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties

Windows 7: Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre > Change Adapter Settings > (right click) Local Area Connection > (select) Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties

MacOS: System Preferences > Network > (highlight) Built-in-ethernet > Configure > TCP/IP > Configure Ipv4 > Using DHCP

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All routers have the correct setting – DHCP – as their factory default setting. However, if the router was at some point changed to Static IP or something else, you can change it back to default.

Connect to your Linksys router with a web browser: http://192.168.1.1/ Username: admin password: admin
Change (if necessary) Internet Connection Type: Automatic Configuration – DHCP

Connect to your Dlink router with a web browser: http://192.168.0.1/ Username: admin no password
Change (if necessary) Internet Connection Type: Dynamic IP ( DHCP)

Save Settings and (using the power adapter) power off/on

More about routers - see link Home Network Routers