Networking; Setting Static/Dynamic Ip - Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition Administration Manual

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Networking

Setting Static/Dynamic IP

By default, your Dell OptiPlex thin client has its IP assigned automatically by
DHCP, making it dynamic. If you want your IP to be a static number on your
network, follow these steps:
1
Select Start->Control Panel. Under Network and Internet, select
View network status and tasks
2
Click your connection. This will be called Local Area Connection if
using an Ethernet card. The Local Area Connection Status window will
appear. Click Properties.
3
A Local Area Connection Properties window should appear. Scroll to
the bottom of the dialogue box with the down arrow and highlight the
Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) option.
4
Once the (TCP/IPv4) option is highlighted, click Properties again. This
will bring up your IP properties window.
5 Choose Use the following IP address: Complete the information boxes
with your desired static IP, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS
server(s).
6
Click OK when all fields are entered correctly. Closing the menus will
reconfigure your IP address immediately.
NOTE: Some problems can occur if you attempt to change your IP addresses to an IP
address already in use. Ping the IP to make sure it is not in use before changing it. Ask
your network administrator for the subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers if you
are unsure.
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