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3. Give your computer a static IP address
For the duration of the configuration, your computer needs to have a specific IP address. Here’s how to change your
computer’s wired network adapter from automatic (DHCP) to fixed (static):
a. Windows XP
1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Open Control Panel.
• Classic view: Open Network Connections
• Category view: Select Network and Internet Connections, and then Network Connections.
3. Double-click on your active LAN or Internet connection.
4. Click Properties. This opens the Local Area Connections Properties window. Proceed to 3c.
b. Windows 7
1. Open Windows Start menu. Type “network and sharing” into the Search box in the Start Menu and select
Network and Sharing Center when it comes up.
2. When the Network and Sharing Center opens, click on Change adapter settings.
3. If you have a wireless internet connection active, right-click on the icon and temporarily disable this connection
for best results.
4. Right-click on your active LAN or Internet connection and select Properties. This opens the Local Area
Connections Properties window.
c. Windows 8
1. Invoke the charms bar and click Search. Type “network and sharing” into the Search box and select Network
and Sharing Center when it comes up.
2. When the Network and Sharing Center opens, click on Change adapter settings.
3. If you have a wireless internet connection active, right-click on the icon and temporarily disable this connection
for best results.
4. Double-click on your active LAN or Internet connection then select Properties. This opens the Local Area
Connections Properties window.
d. Windows 10
1. Right-click the Windows start icon in the lower left of the screen then click Network Connections.
2. If you have a wireless internet connection active, right-click on the icon and temporarily disable this connection
for best results.
3. Double-click your active LAN (Ethernet) connection then select Properties. This opens the Local Area
Connections Properties window.
