How to Manually Configure Your Computer’s IP Address in Windows XP

by Gilberto J Perera View Comments Share

Manually configuring IP address is sometimes a necessity and always good to know. For example you visit a friend who’s routers DHCP server is disabled (this is what allows the router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices accessing the network) in which case you would need to tell your wireless card what IP address to use, what gateway to find, and any other required information. As you can see knowing how to do this can be beneficial. Below you will find the instructions to perform this task. If you have any questions/comments please let me know.

1. Go to Start > Connect To > Show all Connections.

2. Choose your connection (In this case I selected my Wireless Connection), right-click on it and select Properties.

3. A dialog box opens, make sure you are under the General tab, select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) from the list , and click on Properties.

4. Make sure to click on Use the following IP address and fill out the information for your computer. Click OK.

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Gilbert is a Microsoft MVP, a full-time blogger, and technology aficionado. When Gilbert is away from his bike and his iPad, he's busy writing technology how-to's from his home-office in Miami, Florida on the latest programs and gadgets he can get his hands on. He's locally known as "the computer guy" and has spent the last 12 years helping family, friends, and GilsMethod.com visitors with their computer questions and problems. He was awarded the 2009 MVP award from Microsoft for his contributions in forums and blogs and is enjoying the new addition to his family.

View Comments to “How to Manually Configure Your Computer’s IP Address in Windows XP”

lynne leigh says:
June 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm

super.. thanks for the info
william frye says:
March 7, 2010 at 8:50 pm

just what i needed thanks
Kashif Arif says:
July 17, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Thanx for the information…dats the thing i’m looking for..

I face 2-3 times this type of problem