How to manually set your IP in windows XP

lain · 06-07-2008, 03:00 AM

Using this guide you can SET your IP in windows XP.
I've yet to ACTUALLY see anyone explain how to do this. So here you go.

Start by opening the command prompt.
Do this by going to Start > Run

In the run box type "cmd" without quotes and hit enter.

You will see the command prompt dialog box. In it type "ipconfig /all" without quotes, again hit enter. You will see a printout of all your internet connections. With a list of your IP, and other info.

You're going to need this information so leave this box up.

Now go to the control panel and open your network connections.

Select your active network connection, right click, properties.

Now you should see a properties display, and a listbox with the caption "This connection uses the following items:"

Scroll down till you see "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
Highlight it and click properties.

Now you should see 2 radio check boxes. "Obtain IP Address Automatically" or "Use the following IP address"

Now bring up your command prompt. And fill in the info as needed.
Example:
IP Address: thefirstnumbersofyourip.thesecondnumbersofyourip.3 3.67
Subnet Mask: Copy this from the command prompt
Default Gateway: Copy this from the command prompt

Preferred DNS Server: Copy this from the command prompt
Secondary DNS Server: Copy this from command prompt

Then when you're done click "Ok"
And then in the properties box click "Close."

You'll be disconnected from the internet then reconnected if you did it right. If you open the command prompt or go to whatismyip.com you should see your new IP listed.

This will not work if you have a router hooked up. Or if you're on dial-up.

k[ore] · 06-07-2008, 07:18 AM

you edited your ip out of the console and properties but it still shows on the details in 2 screenshots lol

Marah411 · 06-07-2008, 07:21 AM

Who doesn't know how to do this o.0??
Nice Guide btw...

k[ore] · 06-07-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Marah411

Who doesn't know how to do this o.0??

you.

Marah411 · 06-07-2008, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k[ore]

you.

Did that make sense o.o?......o;...

Doctor · 06-07-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marah411

Did that make sense o.o?......o;...

Yes.

**Checker** · 06-07-2008, 08:11 AM

I figured this a while ago when I was messing around with my computer, good guide though. +Rep

**Dak** · 06-07-2008, 10:14 AM

I found one on google with the ipconfig /all and shit.

Though does it work with wireless laptops?

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Originally Posted by k[ore]

"this will not work if you have a router hooked up"
essentially it should work (at least i think so) for wired/wireless users as well but you'd have to do it through the routers settings...i'm tempted to try on my neighbor but i don't want the possibility to disable it and then never be able to get on his again....

lmao don't risk it.

I would risk it on my regular connection, but not the libraries.
Because I can access the libraries connection say when the storm blows ours out, or ours gets shut off when my mom forgets to pay it, or if the internet company is working on shit / the router fails.

lain · 06-09-2008, 01:47 AM

Kore you can change your IP through the neighbors routers control panel probably just try logging into it with default password. And wheres my IP in 2? I dont see it.

Marah411 · 06-09-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lain

Kore you can change your IP through the neighbors routers control panel probably just try logging into it with default password. And wheres my IP in 2? I dont see it.

Your IP address is in like 3 pictures in the bottom left..=P