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This is not really a short, quick topic.
IP addresses can be set either “Statically” or “Dynamically”. If the IP address is Static, it means you enter your IP address manually and it never changes, unless you change it. You would enter an IP address, subnet mask, and other TCP/IP details in a dialog box. Entering you IP address using this method takes more time and can cause some configuration headaches, but it allows a high degree of control over network addresses. If your IP address is set Dynamically you get your IP address from a DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). This is the default configuration for Windows XP Pro and Home, as well as Windows 2000 Pro.
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Patrick
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