Setting Up a Fixed IP Address
In some cases, your ISP will require you to set your LAN adapter to a fixed IP address. This might be required with either PPPoE or “always-on” service. To set the address, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then click Open the Network and Sharing Center window.
2. Under View Your Active Networks, click the Connections name. In the Status window, select Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
3. Select the Networking tab, select the Internet Protocol (either Version 6 or Version 4, depending on the IP provided by your ISP), and click the Properties button.
4. Select Use the Following IP Address and then enter the IP address, subnet ...
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