How do I configure a static IP address in Windows?

Configuring a static IP address in Windows is a relatively easy process. The steps to follow depend on the version of Windows you are using. This guide provides instructions on how to configure a static IP address in Windows versions 98, 2000, XP and Vista.

1. Click on the “Start” button, then select “Settings” and “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon.

3. Right-click the connection that you wish to change to a static IP address and select “Properties”.

4. Select the “General” tab, then click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and select “Properties”.

5. Within the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, select the “Use the following IP address” option.

6. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server addresses that you have obtained from your service provider or network administrator.

7. Click “OK” to save the changes and then close the Properties window.

8. Close the network connections window.

For Windows 98 users:

1. Click on the “Start” button, then select “Settings” and “Network and Dial-up Connections”.

2. Right-click the connection that you wish to change to a static IP address and select “Properties”.

3. Select the “Server Types” tab, then click “TCP/IP Settings” and select “Properties”.

4. Within the “TCP/IP Properties” window, select the “Use the following IP address” option.

5. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server addresses that you have obtained from your service provider or network administrator.

6. Click “OK” to save the changes and then close the Properties window.

7. Close the network connections window.

For Windows 2000 users:

1. Click on the “Start” button, then select “Settings” and “Network and Dial-up Connections”.

2. Right-click the connection that you wish to change to a static IP address and select “Properties”.

3. Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and select “Properties”.

4. Within the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, select the “Use the following IP address” option.

5. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server addresses that you have obtained from your service provider or network administrator.

6. Click “OK” to save the changes and then close the Properties window.

7. Close the network connections window.

For Windows XP users:

1. Click on the “Start” button, then select “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon.

3. Right-click the connection that you wish to change to a static IP address and select “Properties”.

4. Select the “General” tab, then click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and select “Properties”.

5. Within the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, select the “Use the following IP address” option.

6. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server addresses that you have obtained from your service provider or network administrator.

7. Click “OK” to save the changes and then close the Properties window.

8. Close the network connections window.

For Windows Vista users:

1. Click on the “Start” button, then select “Control Panel”.

2. Double-click the “Network and Sharing Center” icon.

3. Select “Manage Network Connections” from the left panel.

4. Right-click the connection that you wish to change to a static IP address and select “Properties”.

5. Select the “General” tab, then click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and select “Properties”.

6. Within the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window, select the “Use the following IP address” option.

7. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and DNS server addresses that you have obtained from your service provider or network administrator.

8. Click “OK” to save the changes and then close the Properties window.

9. Close the network connections window.

Once all the above steps have been completed, your static IP address should now be configured correctly. You may now test the connection by pinging the IP address to check if it is responding properly. You may also open your web browser and try to access a web page to further confirm that the connection is working correctly.