HOW TO ASSIGN A STATIC ADDRESS

2. In a home network with several computers
and devices, it is ideal to assign each of them a
specific address. This is for the purpose of
avoiding problems when you do
troubleshooting which requires figuring out
the IP address of each of them. It is also a
means to prevent address conflicts between the
devices. You can also manage them with ease if
you have assigned their own addresses.

3. Here are the procedures in
assigning an IP Address on a windows
base computer system:
1. Open the Control Panel’s Network
Connections icon.
2. Open the icon representing your
computer’s network connection.
3. Click the Properties button in the
Status dialog box.
4. From the list of items, choose
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

5. 5. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box appears.

7. 6. Type the IP address for your computer. Enter the appropriate IP
Address in the IP address section.
7. Type a subnet mask. The value used on a local network is
commonly 255.255.255.0, but it can be different, such as
255.255.255.127.
8. Type the default gateway address. The default gateway is
the router, so type the router’s address. Figure 54 shows an example
of assigning an IP Address, Subnet mask and default gateway.

9. 9. Type the address for the
preferred DNS server. The address
should be obtained from your
Internet Service Protocol. It is used to
help your computer find web pages
and other addresses on the internet.
10. Type the address for the alternate
DNS server.
The alternate Domain Name System
(DNS) server’s IP address is
something that your ISP provides.
11. Click OK to confirm the settings.
12. Close all other open dialog boxes
and windows