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Assigning a static IP address in Windows XP and
Windows 2000
Residential gateways and broadband routers automatically assign IP addresses to
the computers on their networks using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) technology.
If you are not using a DHCP-capable gateway or router, or if you need to assign a
static IP address, follow the steps detailed below.
To assign a static IP address:
1 From the Windows Desktop, click Start (in the lower left corner of your
screen), then double-click
Control Panel. The Control Panel screen opens.
2 Double-click
Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections,
then click
Properties. The Local Area Connection x Properties screen opens.