How to Assign a Static IP to Your Computer

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This tutorial explains how to assign a static IP address to a computer that is either directly connected to another computer, or connected through a switch or router. If your computer is directly connected to your modem, then a static IP must be assigned by your ISP, and you can get the information you need from them.

1. Right click on "My Network Places" and select "Properties"

2. Right click on the icon that represents the ethernet card you're using, and select "Properties"

3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and select "Properties"

4. Check, "Use the following IP address" and fill in as follows:
IP address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: "IP of router, if you have one. If not, then leave blank"

5. Refer to the following list for the "Preferred DNS server"

199.166.24.253 (PS0.NS1.VRX.NET) - Toronto, ON, Canada
199.166.27.253 (PS0.NS3.VRX.NET) - Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
199.166.28.10 (PS0.NS2.VRX.NET) - Apopka, Fl
199.166.29.3 (NL.PUBLIC.BASESERVERS.NET) - The Netherlands
199.166.31.3 (NS1.QUASAR.NET) - Orlando, FL, USA
195.117.6.25 (ZOLIBORZ.ELEKTRON.PL) - Poland
38.113.2.100 (NS1.JERKY.NET) - Boston, MA, USA
213.196.2.97 (PAN.BIJT.NET) - The Netherlands

NOTE: Use the DNS server closest to your location

If more than one static IP is wanted on the same network, repeat all steps. The only part you change is in step four, in which you add one to the last subnet of the IP address.

For example:
Computer #1 (IP = 192.168.0.2)
Computer #2 (IP = 192.168.0.3)
Computer #3 (IP = 192.168.0.4)