- In the All Nodes pane, find the TCP/IP component.
- Right-click the TCP/IP component, and then click Properties.
- In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.
- Select the appropriate information for the IP address for the following:
| Adapter | Select an Adapter
Select the adapter from the target system configuration to use for TCP/IP communication.
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| Obtain an address from a DHCP server | When selected, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server assigns the IP address to the adapter when the target system boots. |
| Specify an IP address | When selected, type the following addresses dotted quad format using decimal values:
IP address -- Type the address that identifies the adapter's node on a network.
Subnet mask -- Type the value that allows the recipient of IP packets to distinguish the network identification portion of the IP address from the host ID.
Default gateway -- Type the IP address of the default gateway or IP router that forwards information to other networks.
Note The first 1, 2, or 3 bytes of the IP identify the network that the host is connected to. The bytes are assigned by the InterNIC Registration Services. The remaining bits identify the host.
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Or, you can set several IP addresses for a network adapter.
Important If you select the Obtain an address from a DHCP server check box, you must also select the DHCP Client component.
Note You can use the Find feature to search for the DHCP Client component.