Windows XP Static IP Setup

This section will cover setting up a static IP address for Windows XP. Windows XP has two versions of the Start Menu. You will need to compare the images on this page and the next to your computer's start menu.

Classic Start Menu

Start by clicking on the Start Menu. Then move your mouse to Settings and then Network Connections. You will then need to Right click on Network Connections and choose Open. The Network Connections window will open. Skip to page 3.



Windows XP Start Menu

Start by clicking on the Start Menu. Then move your mouse to My Network Places and right click on it. A new menu will appear and you will need to move your mouse down to Properties and click on it. When you click on Properties the Network Connections window will open.



Network Connections

In this window you will see all of the available connections. Under the LAN or High-Speed Internet you will have an icon called Local Area Connection. Right click on this icon. When you right click a small menu will appear. Navigate down to Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties Window.



Local Area Connection

Click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to high light it. Then click on the Properties button.

The connect using box may have a different Network Card listed. It will show the brand and model of the Network Card installed in your computer.

Local Area Connection Properties

Now you will need to refer to your information Sheet. You will need the information off of the information sheet to complete this part. Make sure that Use the following IP address is selected. Then enter your IP address, Subnet mask, and Default Gateway. Then Enter the Preferred and Alternate DNS Server



Once you have entered the correct IP, Subnet, Gateway, and DNS servers Click on OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window and then Click on OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Congratulations! You are now ready to surf the web!