The Alternate Configuration Tab Is Not Displayed in TCP/IP Properties (285038)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q285038

SYMPTOMS

When you open the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, the Alternate Configuration tab is not displayed.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you did not configure the network adapter to use the Obtain an IP address automatically option.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, click to select the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB285038
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