Appendix B –Statically Assigning an IP Address
Statically Assigning 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® 7 - Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center .
Step 2
Choose Change Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection, and choose Properties .
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on the Properties button.
Step 4
Click on the 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 192.168.1.1, make your IP address 192.168.1.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 to be the same as the LAN IP address of your router
(192.168.1.1).
Set the Primary DNS to be the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.1.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click on the OK button twice to save your settings.
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