A static IP address is an IP address that does not change. This can be useful for devices that need to have a constant IP address, like a web server.

To set a computer to a static IP address, you will need to know the computer’s IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway.

Open the Control Panel and click on Network and Sharing Center. Click on Change Adapter Settings. Right-click on the network adapter you are using and click Properties. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

Enter the computer’s IP address, the subnet mask, …