Asssigning a private IP address for a simple network

1.      Open Network properties in Control Panel.

2.      In the network components list, click the TCP/IP Ethernet adapter.

3.      Click Properties.

4.      Do one of the following:

o        To assign an automatic IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically.

o        To assign a static IP address, click Specify an IP address, and then type the IP address and subnet mask.

Notes

  • Another way to open Control Panel is to click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. If you don't see the item you want, click view all Control Panel options.
  • If your computer is configured for automatic IP addressing and is connected to a network that does not have a DHCP service, it automatically assigns itself an IP address. For more information, click Related Topics below.
  • If your computer is connected to a network with a DHCP service and a failure occurs, the computer assigns itself a private IP address. When the DHCP service is restored, the computer gets the DHCP address and relinquishes the private address.
  • Assigning a static IP address overrides the ability to get addresses dynamically from DHCP servers.
  • Most private automatic IP addresses use the LINKLOCAL network IP address space and the format is 169.254.X.X. Internet Connection Sharing networks use addresses in the 192.168.0.xxx range.