Appendix
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows
To assign a Static IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configure the
Note: The following screens are taken using
Windows XP. Your screens may look similar.
Go to Start > Double- click on Control
Panel >
Connections >
Area Connections > Click Properties
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Address must be within the same range as the
No two computers can have the same IP Address. Assign a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.)
Click OK
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