Setting static IP

pepp77 · 11 Oct 2011 at 22:59

Easiest solution and the one I use (I have my home PCs always use the same IP as I control all the house PCs remotely if I need to) is to use DHCP reservation (or the equivalent name on your router) so that the router always gives each PC the same IP address.

This way you have a static IP without needing to worry if it will work at other locations.

jaf2212 · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:11

The easiest way to do this is go into the local area connection properties and select IPV4

On the first tab select obtain an IP address automatically and then on the second tab 'alternate config' set up your user config ip details.

This works on all my machines and the laptops are used a 4/5 different locations

ChrisD. · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:47

Couple of people have said it already, put it in the reservations list of your router, easiest way.

Big Chris · 12 Oct 2011 at 08:45

Yeah I managed to work out how to set the IP reservations last night so cheers for the assistance guys, no doubt I'll be updating this thread if/when it all goes knockers-up and no one can get on the internet!