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Appendix B - Networking Basics
Assigning a static IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or if you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the
steps below:
Step 1
Windows
®
XP - Click on
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network Connections
.
Windows
®
000 - From the desktop, right-click
My Network Places
>
Properties
.
Step 2
Right-click on the
Local Area Connection
which represents your D-Link network adapter and select
Properties
.
Step 3
Highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click
Properties
.
Step 4
Click
Use the following IP address
and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN
IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 19.168.0.1, make your IP address
19.168.0.X where X is a number between and 99. Make sure that the number you
choose is not in use on the network. Set Default ��ateway the same as the LAN IP
address of your router (19.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (19.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed, though you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click
OK
twice to save your settings.
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