Setting up Static IP address

To set a static IP address:

• Open Windows Start menu.


• Open Control Panel.


• Classic view: Open Network Connections Category view: Select Network and Internet Connections, and thenNetwork Connections.


• Double-click on your active LAN or Internet connection.


• Click Properties.This opens the Local Area Connections Properties window.


• In the General tab, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and clickProperties.

This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

• In the General tab, click Use the following IP address, and enter:
  - IP address. The static IP address you want to assign to this computer.
  - Subnet mask. Subnet mask used by your router.
  - Default gateway. IP address of your router's default gateway.


• In Use the following DNS server addresses, enter all the IP addressses for the DNS servers your router uses.


• Click OK.