Static IP Addresses
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About Static IP Addresses
Static IP Addresses are infrequently used at URI, but sometimes they are necessary for classrooms in buildings with insufficient numbers of DHCP addresses. Please note that users must be assigned a static IP before it can be used.
Setting A Static IP in Windows
To set up a static IP address, you must first get a static address assigned by ITS (Information Technology Services).
1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3. Right-click on your active LAN (Local Area Network) connection.
4. Click Properties. This opens the Local Area Connections Properties window.
5. In the General tab, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and click Properties.
6. This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
7. In the General tab, click Use the following IP address, and the numbers assigned by ITS,
◦ IP address of: 131.128.122.97 (example)
◦ Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
◦ Default gateway: 131.128.122.1 (example)
◦ Preferred DNS server 131.128.1.127
◦ Alternate DNS server 131.128.1.128
8. Click OK.
9. Click OK to close each window and restart your computer.
Setting A Static IP in Macintosh
To set up a static IP address, you must first get a static address assigned by ITS (Information Technology Services).
1. Go to Apple > System Preferences.
2. Click the Network icon and select Built-In Ethernet.
3. Click Configure and then select the TCP/IP tab at the top.
4. Under "Configure IPv4", select "Manually". Enter the information below.
◦ IP Address: 131.128.122.97 (example)
◦ Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
◦ Router: 131.128.122.1 (example)
◦ DNS Servers: 131.128.1.127
◦ DNS Servers: 131.128.1.128
5. Click Apply Now.
Setting A Static IP In Printers
On a network printer, in order to set a static IP address, it is best to read the instructions that came with your printer. You can obtain these instructions from the website for the distributor of your printer, or from the manual that came with the printer. Please remember that if you set a static IP address on your printer, all other computers sharing that printer on the network will need to adjust their printer settings accordingly.
