Static IP Address on Windows (Local Network)

This guide explains how to configure a static IP address on Windows so the computer always uses the same IP address inside the local network (LAN).

A static IP provides predictable and stable local networking.
It does not affect internet connectivity, VPN addresses, or public IPs.

Supported systems

• Windows 10
• Windows 11

Applies to both:

• Ethernet connections
• Wi-Fi connections

Important notice

Configuring a static IP changes how the computer connects to the local network.

Incorrect values may cause:

• Loss of local network connectivity
• Loss of internet access
• Inability to reach other devices on the LAN

Before continuing, make sure you know your current network information.

Required network information

Before configuring a static IP, you must know:

• Current local IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway (router IP)
• DNS server addresses
• One free IP address in the same network range

If you do not know these values, follow this guide first:

→ How to find network information on Windows

Do not continue until you have this information.

Choosing a static IP address

The static IP you choose must:

• Be in the same subnet as the router
• Not be used by another device
• Preferably be outside the router’s DHCP range

Example network:

• Router IP: 192.168.1.1
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Valid static IP: 192.168.1.50

Avoid using:

• The router IP itself
• IPs already assigned to other devices

Configure a static IP on Windows

Static IP configuration is done through the network adapter settings.

Open network adapter settings

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Network & Internet
3. Select Advanced network settings
4. Open More network adapter options

This will open the classic network adapters window.

Open adapter properties

1. Right-click the active network adapter:
   • Ethernet (wired connection)
   • Wi-Fi (wireless connection)
2. Select Properties
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
4. Click Properties

Set the static IP configuration

Select Use the following IP address and enter:

• IP address
  The static IP you chose (example: 192.168.1.50)

• Subnet mask
  Same as your current configuration (example: 255.255.255.0)

• Default gateway
  Router IP address (example: 192.168.1.1)

Then select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter:

• Preferred DNS server
  Router IP or a public DNS server

• Alternate DNS server
  Optional

Common public DNS servers:

• 1.1.1.1
• 8.8.8.8

Apply the changes.

Apply and restart the connection

After saving the configuration:

• Disable and re-enable the network adapter
  or
• Restart the computer

This ensures the new IP configuration is applied correctly.

Common problems

No internet connection

• Verify the default gateway value
• Ensure DNS servers are reachable
• Check that the IP is within the correct subnet

IP address conflict

• Another device may already be using the same IP
• Choose a different unused IP and apply again