cEnter 255.255.255.0 for Subnet mask. The Subnet mask should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network.
dEnter 10.0.0.5 for Default gateway and Preferred DNS server. (This is the IP address of the first computer that was set up in your ad hoc network.) The Default Gateway and Preferred DNS server should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network.
eClick OK twice.
That’s it! You have set static IP addressing for a Windows Vista computer in an ad hoc network.
3 For Infrastructure Networks: To verify your DHCP settings, complete the following:
aEnsure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
bSelect either Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS server addresses. All text boxes for static IP addressing should be blank.
If you select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter your preferred and alternate server addresses.
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