Appendix A - Networking Basics
Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1
Windows
2000/XP: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
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Windows Vista
: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage
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Network Connections.
Windows
7: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change
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Adaper Settings.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 254. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the
LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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