Enable DHCP on a Mac

To enable DHCP on a Mac, follow the steps below to get started.

Your journey to a simplified network setup begins here!

Installation Guide

To enable DHCP on a Mac, go to System Preferences > Network, select your network connection, then in the TCP/IP tab, set “Configure IPv4” to “Using DHCP” and click Apply. This will automatically obtain an IP address from your network’s DHCP server.

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Step 1

Accessing System Preferences

Click the Apple icon in the top left corner and select “System Preferences“.

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Step 2

Select Network Connection

1. Click on “Network“.

2. Choose your network connection from
the left sidebar.

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Step 3

Access Advanced Settings

Click “Advanced“.

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Step 4

Configure IPv4 Settings

Select the “TCP/IP” tab.

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Step 5

Set IPv4 to Use DHCP

Ensure “Configure IPv4” is set to “Using
DHCP” in the TCP/IP tab.

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Step 6

Apply Settings to Obtain IP Address Automatically

Click “Apply” to Save Changes and Automatically Acquire an IP Address from your Network’s DHCP Server