2. Assigning a static IP Address
◦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. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties
dialog box appears.
4. 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. 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.
