While configuring an Ethernet home network, assign static IP address to some of the PC to decrease the possibility of an address disagreement or use a service like Remote Desktop. All Oss have the ability to allocate any IP address that you would like for PC. Reset the IP address of a PC on an Ethernet network using the integrated TCP/IP configuration application in the OS.

Windows XP

To set the Ethernet IP address in Windows XP, click "Start" then click "Network Connections." Right click LAN that you want to reset the address for, and click "Properties." Click twice on the "Internet Protocol." Click radio "Use the following IP address," then type the preferred IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click "OK".

Windows Vista and 7

Adjust the Ethernet IP address in Vista or 7 by clicking "Start", then going to Control Panel. Click "Classic View" in Vista or "View by: Small icons" in Windows 7, then double click "Network and Sharing Center." Click "Manage network connections" in Windows Vista, or "Change adapter settings" in Windows 7. Right-click LAN that you want to reset, and click "Properties." Click twice on the "Internet Protocol Version 4." Click radio "Use the IP address," then type the preferred IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. Click "OK".

Mac OS

To set the Ethernet IP address on a Mac, click Apple icon then click "System Preferences." Click twice on the "Network." Click Ethernet connection that you want to reset and click "Configure." Click on drop- down menu near "Configure IPv4" and click "Manually." Type the preferred IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click "Apply Now". After you are done.

Note About Routers

If PC connects to the Internet via a router, use the configuration ability for the router for the manually assigning IP address to work correctly. See the instruction manual for the router for additional information on this.