Step-by-Step Guide to Setting a Static IP on Your Laptop

If you're looking to assign a static IP address to your laptop, you've come to the right place. Whether it's for consistent device identification on your network or to avoid IP conflicts, setting a static IP is a useful skill for any user. This guide walks you through updating your router settings and configuring your laptop’s IP assignment manually in just a few simple steps.

How to Configure a Static IP Address

1. Log into your router interface and navigate to the DHCP Server settings under the Network section.
2. Locate the IP Address Pool. For this setup, reduce the DHCP range so it ends at 192.168.0.7. This leaves 192.168.0.8 available for static assignment.
3. On your laptop, open the Wi-Fi settings and select More Wi-Fi Settings.
4. Click on Hardware Properties and locate IP Address Assignment.
5. Click Edit, change the setting from Automatic to Manual, and enable IPv4.

Enter the following values:

Setting	Value
IP Address	192.168.0.8
Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
Gateway	192.168.0.1
DNS Server	1.1.1.3 (Cloudflare)

Once all fields are complete, click Save. Your laptop will now operate with a static IP address. This ensures it maintains the same identity on your local network even after reboots or reconnects.

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