How do I set a fixed/static IP address on a LAN PC?
Setting a LAN PC to a non-changing IP address is the practical way to insure it will never change. Many consider this a good idea if you are using Port Forwarding or DMZ. Here’s the info you need. This info assumes the LinkSys is at default settings: 1.) Select a unique IP for the PC of 192.168.1.# where # is in the range 2-99 or 150-254 (this avoids any conflict with the default DHCP address range of 100-149). Example: 192.168.1.5 2.) Obtain 1 or more (typically 2) DNS server addresses you can use. Your ISP usually defines these or find them at the Status tab in the LinkSys setup. Note: Some successfully use a DNS server of 192.168.1.1, the LinkSys LAN address. The LinkSys has an undocumented DNS-proxy built in so use this at your own risk. 3.) Operating systems vary. Most Windows PCs can use Control Panel to get to network settings (example: “Network and Dialup Connections” then “Local Area Connection” then “Properties”). Navigate to the settings for “TCP/IP” (example: “Internet Prot
