Checking If Device Has DHCP Enabled (Windows)

Issue/Question

How do I check to make sure that my Windows computer has DHCP enabled? 

Environment

• Windows

Resolution

Microsoft Windows Method 1

1. Press the Windows button in the bottom left of the screen. 
2. Type cmd into the search bar.
3. Press ENTER. 
4. Type ipconfig /all.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Identify your wireless adapter by the description of each adapter. 
7. Ensure that DHCP Enabled is set to Yes on the adapter.

Microsoft Windows Method 2

1. Locate the network icon in the lower right of the screen. 
2. Right-click it and select Open Network and Sharing Center. 
3. Click Change adapter settings. 
4. Identify your wireless adapter and double-click it. 
5. Click Properties. 
6. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
7. Ensure that the bullets next to Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.