{"id":53956,"date":"2023-02-06T06:32:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T06:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=53956"},"modified":"2023-07-27T16:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T16:54:05","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-static-ip-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-to-set-up-a-static-ip-address\/2\/34931","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Static IP Address"},"content":{"rendered":"
A static IP address<\/a> is an address unique to a computer or device on a network. Unlike dynamic IP addresses<\/a>, which are assigned by the network and can change over time, a static IP address is fixed. A static IP address is beneficial for users who need remote access to their computer or device as it ensures that the address does not change and the connection remains secure. Setting up a static IP address is a simple process, but the exact steps may vary depending on your network configuration<\/a>.<\/p>\n A static IP address is an address that is permanently assigned to a device on a network. This address is independent of the device’s physical location and is used when connecting to the network. The address is usually assigned to a device and never changes unless changed manually.<\/p>\n Static IP addresses are beneficial when running a server<\/a> on a network as they ensure other devices always have access to the server. They also make it easier for network administrators<\/a> to access remotely since the address is always the same.<\/p>\n You cannot usually buy a static IP address in a store. You can only get a static\/dedicated IP address from an internet service provider<\/a> (ISP) that offers dedicated connections. However, not all ISPs offer static\/dedicated internet access.<\/p>\n Below, I will show you how to set up a static IP address on different operating systems.<\/p>\n Setting a static IP address on your Mac is a fairly simple process. Depending on your Mac’s operating system<\/a>, you can use either the Network page in System Preferences or the ‘networksetup’ command in Terminal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow these steps below to set a static IP address on your Mac:<\/p>\n Once you have applied the settings, you should be able to access the internet using the static IP address. If you are using a Mac with macOS Sierra or later, you can also use the ‘networksetup’ command in Terminal to set a static IP address:<\/p>\n Once you have entered the commands, you should be able to access the internet using the static IP address.<\/p>\n Setting up a static IP address on Windows<\/a> is a straightforward process. It requires access to the Windows Control Panel<\/a>, which can be accessed through the Start menu.<\/p>\n Your static IP address is now set. You can check the new settings by opening a command prompt<\/a> window and typing ‘ipconfig’. The IP address should now be the one you entered in the previous step.<\/p>\n Setting up a static IP address on iOS<\/a> is a simple and straightforward process. Here are the basic steps to follow to set up a static IP address on an iPhone or iPad:<\/p>\n You should now be connected to the internet using the static IP address you have configured. If you are experiencing any issues with your connection, you can always go back and adjust the settings as needed.<\/p>\n Finally, here is how to set up a Static IP Address on an Android<\/a> device:<\/p>\n Your Android device should now be using the static IP address that you have configured. If you are having trouble connecting to the internet, you may want to check your wifi router<\/a> settings to ensure that the static IP address is allowed to access the internet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A static IP address is an address unique to a computer or device on a network. Unlike dynamic IP addresses, which are assigned by the network and can change over time, a static IP address is fixed. A static IP address is beneficial for users who need remote access to their computer or device as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":286428,"featured_media":53957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[549,550],"tags":[],"category_partsoff":[],"class_list":["post-53956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-networks","category-wireless-and-mobile"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Set a Static IP Address<\/span><\/h2>\n
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