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This wikiHow teaches you how to set a static IP address for your computer within your Wi-Fi network. A static IP address won't change when your router or computer reboots, making it useful for remote operation and website hosting. Static IP addresses can also prevent connection issues on routers to which several items are connected.
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Network & Internet. It's in the middle of the Settings window. [1] X Expert Source
Scroll down to the "Wi-Fi" heading. It's near the bottom of the page. You'll see a list of information about your Wi-Fi connection here.
Note the "Default gateway" address. The address to the right of the "Default gateway" heading is the address you'll enter in a web browser to access your router's page.
Click System . It's in the advanced Start menu. Doing so opens a window with your Windows computer's specifications.
Note your computer's name. This is a name (typically a jumble of letters and numbers) to the right of the "Device name" heading in the middle of the page. At this point, you're ready to proceed with setting a static IP address.
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Click Network . It's in the System Preferences window. [3] X Expert Source
Note the "Router" address. The address to the right of the "Router" heading (usually some variation of "192.168.X.X" or "10.0.0.X") is the address you'll use to access your router's page.
Enter your router's address. In the address bar at the top of the browser window, type in the address you retrieved for your router, then press ↵ Enter . This will open your router's page.
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Professional Technologist Expert AnswerGo to the TCP IP settings, which are found under the networking settings. Then, in the IPv4 section, specify the static IP address that you need.
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Professional Technologist Expert AnswerGo to the "networking" section in your system preferences. In the IPv4 section, state the static IP address.
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Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click the Properties button. Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server addresses. When you're finished, click OK.
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You shouldn't have to set a static IP address unless you're hosting a website, setting up a computer for remote access, or using an FTP server.
Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Please provide your name and last initial Thanks for submitting a tip for review!Attempting to use the IP address of another connected item will either result in an error or kick the item off of the network.
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