How to Setup a Static IP Address in Windows Vista

Here is a simple way to Assign a Static IP Address in Windows Vista. Just follow the instructions below, its very simple .

Step 1:

Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties from the Pop up menu.

Start Menu

Step 2:

Select ” Manage network connections ” from the Left Pane in the Network and Sharing Center. 

Step 3:

Right-click on the Network Adapter which you want to assign an IP address and Select Properties.

Step 4:

Click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in Local Area Connevtion Properties and then select the Properties button .

Step 5:

Now change the following,

• IP Address
• Subnet mask
• Default Gateway and
• DNS Server Addresses

When you’re finished click on OK .

Step 6:

Now, close the Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to get into effect.

Step 7:

Open the Command Prompt and do ipconfig to verify whether the changes are successful.

To do IP Config, open Command Prompt and the patrh should be in this way,

c:\Users\pcname>ipconfig