How to Assign a Static IP Address in XP

Step 1 : To set a Static IP in XP right-click on My Network Places and select Properties.

Step 2 : Right-click on the adapter you want to set the IP for and select Properties.

Step 3 : Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

Step 4 : Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you’re finished click OK.

Step 5 :You will need to close out of the Network Connection Properties screen before the changes go into effect.

 

Step 6 : Again you can verify the settings by doing an ipconfig in the command prompt. In case you’re not sure how to do this, click on Start then Run.

 

Step 7 : In the Run box type in cmd and click OK.

Then at the prompt type in ipconfig and hit Enter. This will show the IP address for the network adapter you changed.