You can configure your IP address in Windows 10 using the Network and Sharing Center. Here's how:
1. Open Network and Sharing Center
- Click the Windows button and type "Network and Sharing Center".
- Click the Network and Sharing Center option from the search results.
2. Change Adapter Settings
- In the Network and Sharing Center window, click on Change adapter settings in the left pane.
- This will open a new window showing all your network connections.
3. Configure IP Address
- Right-click on the network connection you want to configure (e.g., Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and select Properties.
- In the network connection properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
- Here, you can choose from two options:
- Obtain an IP address automatically: This is the default setting, where your computer automatically receives an IP address from your router or DHCP server.
- Use the following IP address: This allows you to manually set a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
4. Manual IP Address Configuration
If you choose to manually set an IP address, you'll need to enter the following information:
- IP address: A unique identifier for your computer on the network.
- Subnet mask: A mask that defines the network portion of your IP address.
- Default gateway: The IP address of your router, which acts as a gateway to the internet.
- Preferred DNS server: The IP address of a DNS server, which translates domain names into IP addresses.
5. Apply Changes
- Once you've configured your IP address settings, click OK to apply the changes.
Example:
Let's say you want to manually set a static IP address for your Ethernet connection. You can enter the following information:
- IP address: 192.168.1.100
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
- Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Note: You should only manually configure an IP address if you know what you're doing. If you're unsure, it's best to leave it on automatic.
