Change TCP/IP settings on Mac
On your Mac, use TCP/IP network settings to configure IPv4 or IPv6 connections, or to renew a DHCP lease.
Note: The available settings vary depending on the type of network service selected.
To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Network in the sidebar, click a network service, click Details, then click TCP/IP. (You may need to scroll down.)
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Configure IPv4 | Choose your ISP’s recommended IPv4 configuration method.
The available options vary depending on the type of network service you’re configuring. | ||||||||||
Configure IPv6 | Choose your ISP’s recommended IPv6 configuration method.
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Renew DHCP Lease | Renew the DHCP lease. This option is available when the service uses DHCP. | ||||||||||
DHCP client ID (if required) | The DHCP client identifier. This option is available when the service uses DHCP. |