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Appendix C
Setting a Static IP Address
By default, the router uses its DHCP server to automatically assign your LAN clients a dynamic IP address in the range of 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.199 (You can edit this range. See page 25 for details). To use certain router functions such as address mapping or virtual server, you may need to assign a PC a static/fixed IP address. Remember that each PC that uses TCP/IP must be identified through a unique IP address in the network and that the address you choose is outside the range listed above. If the IP address you choose is not unique to the network, Windows will generate an IP conflict error message.
If your OS is not listed below, consult your OS manufacturer for details on performing this procedure.
Windows XP/2000
Note: These instructions assume that Windows XP users are using “Classic View”.
1.From your Control Panel,
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3.In the “Components checked are used by this connection” box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
4.Select “Use the following IP address”. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the router. Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device. Make sure that the IP address you select is NOT in the range specified for the router’s DHCP server.
5.Enter “255.255.255.0” as the Subnet Mask.
6.Enter 192.168.2.1 (the router’s default IP address) as the default gateway.
7.Toward the bottom of the window, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP for information.
8.Click OK and restart the computer to allow the changes to take effect.