Assigning a static IP address to a wireless computer always allows it to use the same IP address. This is in contrast to having a router assign a dynamic IP address to your computer where the IP address changes every time you connect and reconnect to the WiFi.
Assigning a static IP address on a wireless computer is useful when:
- Setting up public services on your computer (e.g. FTP servers, web servers, etc.)
- The computer is frequently accessed on the network so that the computer can be easily mapped
- Connecting to online servers (e.g. game servers, file servers, etc.)
What do I need to set a static IP on my wireless computer?
It is important to take note of the following settings, which can be obtained through the router's local and internet settings:
It is important to take note of the following settings, which can be obtained through the router's local and internet settings:
- The router's IP address or default gateway
- Subnet mask
- DNS servers
After writing them down, create a static IP address for your computer. The IP address must be on the same range as the router's default gateway. For example:
- Router's default gateway: 192.168.2.1
- Computer's IP address: 192.168.2.30
You can now proceed with assigning the static IP address using the steps below. Choose your computer's operating system from the following links:
Windows® 8 / 8.1
Windows 7
macOS®
Windows® 8 / 8.1
Windows 7
macOS®
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key + D on your keyboard to show the computer’s desktop view, right-click on the Network Connections icon located at the system tray, then click on Open Network and Sharing Center.
Press the Windows
key + D on your keyboard to show the computer’s desktop view, right-click on the Network Connections icon located at the system tray, then click on Open Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2:
Click on Change adapter settings on the upper-left side.
Step 3:
Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon and select Properties.
Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon and select Properties.
Step 4:
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click on Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click on Properties.
Step 5:
Click on Use the following IP address and enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information that you have written down earlier to their corresponding fields as shown in the example below.
Click on Use the following IP address and enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information that you have written down earlier to their corresponding fields as shown in the example below.
Step 6:
Click on Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS servers that you have written down to their corresponding fields.
Step 7:
Click OK to save the changes.
Step 1:
Click the Pearl
button then click on Control Panel.
Click the Pearl
button then click on Control Panel.Step 2:
Under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks.
Under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks.
Step 3:
Click on Wireless Network Connection.
Click on Wireless Network Connection.
Step 4:
Click on Properties.
Click on Properties.
Step 5:
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
Step 6:
Click on Use the following IP address and enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information that you have written down earlier to their corresponding fields as shown in the example below.
Click on Use the following IP address and enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information that you have written down earlier to their corresponding fields as shown in the example below.
Step 7:
Click on Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS servers that you have written down to their corresponding fields.
Step 8:
Click OK to save the changes.
Click OK to save the changes.
Step 1:
Click the Apple® menu located at the upper-left corner of the screen, then select the System Preferences option.
Click the Apple® menu located at the upper-left corner of the screen, then select the System Preferences option.
Step 2:
In System Preferences, click on Network.
Step 3:
On the Network screen, set the Location to Automatic, and then select AirPort in the Show drop-down menu.
Step 4:
Click on TCP/IP. Enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and DNS servers that you have written down earlier to their corresponding fields and enter the default gateway or the router's IP address in the Router field as shown in the example below.
Step 5:
Click on Apply Now to save.