Appendix B - Networking Basics
4Port 2x2 wireless ADSL modem User Manual
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Statically Assign an IP Address
If your DHCP is disabled, or 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® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the
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 on the
Properties
.
Step 4
Click on the
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 192.168.1.1, make your IP address 192.168.1.X where X is a number between 2 and
99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of
your router (192.168.1.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.1.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may
enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click on the
OK
twice to save your settings.