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How to enable or disable DHCP in Windows OS?

Created on 2025-02-24 15:25:24
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To enable or disable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) in Windows OS, follow these steps:

Enabling DHCP

  1. Open Network Connections:

    • Press Windows + X and select "Network Connections."
    • Alternatively, you can go to "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet" > "Network Connections."

  2. Right-click on the Network Adapter:

    • Choose the network adapter you want to configure (e.g., Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
    • Select "Properties."

  3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6):

    • If you are using IPv4, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties."
    • If you are using IPv6, select "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)" and click "Properties."

  4. Enable DHCP:

    • In the Properties window, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically."
    • Click "OK" to save the changes.

Example: If you are connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to ensure your device gets an IP address automatically, you would enable DHCP as described above.

Disabling DHCP

  1. Follow the same steps to open the Network Connections and select the Network Adapter Properties.

  2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6):

    • Choose the appropriate protocol and click "Properties."

  3. Disable DHCP:

    • Select "Use the following IP address" and manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses.
    • Click "OK" to save the changes.

Example: If you need to set a static IP address for your device due to network restrictions, you would disable DHCP and manually configure the network settings.

Cloud Relevance

While DHCP configuration is typically handled on local networks, cloud environments like Tencent Cloud offer services that can manage DHCP settings for virtual networks. For instance, Tencent Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) allows you to configure DHCP options within your virtual network, ensuring that your cloud instances receive IP addresses automatically or can be assigned static IPs as needed.

By managing DHCP settings in both local and cloud environments, you can ensure efficient network configuration and resource allocation.