Assign a static ip address – PLANET WRT-416 User Manual

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3. Type

ipconfig” and press Enter. It will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of

adapter.

















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4. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router.

Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

Assign a static IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow

the steps below:
1. - Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control .Panel > Network .and .Internet

>Network .and .Sharing .Center > Manage Network Connections.

- Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control .Panel > Network Connections.

- Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.

2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.

3. Highlight Internet .Protocol .(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

4. Click Use .the .following .IP .address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your

network or the LAN IP address on your router.

Example: If LAN IP address of WRT-416 is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is

a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set

Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).

Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is

not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.

5. Click OK twice to save your settings.

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