How to set a static IP address on your router
A static IP means a device always gets the same address instead of a new one each time it connects. Go to your router settings, find DHCP or IP address settings, and you can either reserve an address for a specific device or set it directly on your router itself.
Every device on your network gets an IP address. Like a house number on a street. Normally the router hands out a new number each time a device connects. A static IP keeps the same number forever.
- ✓Know your router model and brand — different manufacturers have different settings
- ✓Know the current IP address of your computer or device
- ✓Have the MAC address of your device ready (format: 00:11:22:33:44:55)
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using an IP address that's already assigned to another device. Pick a number outside your DHCP range
- Entering the wrong gateway or DNS. Use your router's IP for gateway and 8.8.8.8 for DNS if unsure
- Not restarting your router after setting static IP. It won't take effect until you reconnect
Signs you need professional help
- You can't find the DHCP reservation settings in your router. You set a static IP but your device still can't be found on the network. Multiple devices are assigned static IPs and some of them conflict.
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