Configuring a Static IP on Windows

To Set a Static IP Address in Windows

1. From the Windows Start menu, open Windows Control Panel.
2. Open the network configuration settings.
   • On Windows XP, open Network Connections.
   • On Windows Vista and Windows 7, open Network and Sharing Center, and click Manage Network Connections.
3. In the list of network connections, open the Local Area Connection item.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog, click the Properties button.
5. Open the Local Area Connection item.
6. In the This connection uses the following items list, select the Internet Protocol item
   • On Windows XP, this item is labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
   • On Windows Vista and Window 7, this item is labeled Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4)
7. Click the Properties button.
8. Click the Use the following IP address option.
9. In the IP Address field, enter 192.168.128.8 for IP Address, and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask, as shown below.
10. Click OK to assign the static IP address.