Configuring DHCP for Macintosh

Macintosh OS 10.x

Note: Support of users who install to a custom directory location or otherwise deviate from these instructions may be limited. MOREnet documentation is written to support installation and configuration using default directories and layouts as described below. MOREnet Technical Support strongly recommends you follow these directions carefully and accurately.

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is an Internet protocol that assists in the automatic distribution of TCP/IP information to network devices (workstations, servers, etc.).Workstations and other network devices can be configured to accept this TCP/IP information from an existing DHCP server.

TCP/IP software must already be installed on the computer. All the appropriate software needed can be located on the system CD that comes with the Macintosh.

DHCP settings can be modified in the Network control panel of the System Preferences folder.

The System Preferences can be found by accessing the Apple Menu on the upper left hand corner of the screen.

Double-click on the Network icon.

A new location filled with different TCP/IP settings can be configured here, allowing the original settings of the computer to be preserved.

To set up an alternate connection in the Network control panel,

1. In the Network control panel, click on the TCP/IP tab.

2. Open the Location drop down menu and choose New Location. A new set of configuration options will appear.



3. Name the new location something appropriate.

   

4. Click OK.

5. Select Apply Now.

The new active configuration can be switched back to the original configuration as necessary by choosing it from the Location drop down list.

The new location can now be configured for DHCP service.

1. Make sure that the appropriate network interface is selected, most often the ethernet interface.



2. Select Using DHCP from the Configure drop down menu

All of the data fields in the second half of the window can be left blank. In some situations, entering in Domain Name Servers may be appropriate. Please consult with the local system administrator on whether or not Domain Name Servers entries are needed and which numbers to use.

Select Apply Now and the new settings will be ready for use.