How do i make my LAN IP static?

Answer 1

First, pick out the address you wish to permanently assign to the workstation, plus the subnet mask you are going to use.

Then, bring up the network adaptor properties and put the address in the dialog box (for Windows).

For Unix/Linux systems, using the ifconfig command allows you to assign a static address (see first part above) to any adaptor.

Answer 2

Vista:Start --> Settings --> Network Connections
Pick your connection.
Right Click on Properties
Scroll down to IP.
Click Properties.
And in there you can set your static IP address.
XP:Start --> Control panel --> Network connections Pick your connection
Right click on Properties
Double click on internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
And in there you can set your static IP address.


NOTE: By setting up a static ip address you will need to set up the DNS too, which can be found just below. usually it is the same as the gateway, you can leave the alternative blank.



You can use the ipconfig command in cmd.exe to obtain your subnet mask, gateway, and lan IP, if you don't know how to open cmd, click on the Related link below.