Setting A Static Ip Address - Gateway WBR-100 Installation Manual

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Setting a static IP address

Typically, the computers on your network are set to obtain an IP address
dynamically (using the DHCP server function of the router) whenever they
contact your local network. However, in certain cases, such as DMZ hosting or
port forwarding, you have to assign a static IP address to a computer so that
its address remains constant and it can be contacted at the same address over
time.
To set a static IP address using Windows XP:
1
Click
View, click
2
Click/Double-click
3
Right-click the
adapter card, then click
4
In the
(TCP/IP)
5
In the
any other computer on your network. You can use IP addresses between
192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.99 (IP address 192.168.1.1 is assigned to the
router and the router's DHCP server assigns addresses from 192.168.1.100
up to 192.168.1.254).
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In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0.
7
In the Default Gateway field, type 192.168.1.1.
8
At the bottom of the window, click
then type the
ISP if you do not have this information).
9
Click
again to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
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, then click
Start Control Panel
Network and Internet Connections
Network Connections
Local Area Connection
Properties
This connection uses the following items
, then click
Properties
field, type a unique IP address that will not be used by
IP Address
Preferred DNS Server
to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, then
OK
www.gateway.com
. If your Control Panel is in Category
.
.
that is associated with your network
.
list, click
.
Use the following DNS server addresses
and
Alternative DNS Server
Internet Protocol
,
(contact your
OK