Internet ProtocolsASSIGNING A

STATIC IP ADDRESS

By: Saturnino C. Guardiario Jr.

 Internet Protocols

A protocol is a set of rules. A letter sent through the postal system also uses protocols. Part of the protocol specifies where on the envelope the delivery address needs to be written. If the delivery address is written in the wrong place, the letter cannot be delivered. Internet protocol works in a similar way. Internet protocols are sets of rules governing communication within and between computers on a network. Protocol specifications define the format of the messages to be exchanged.

Timing is crucial to network operation. Protocols require messages to arrive within a certain amount of time so that computers do not wait indefinitely for messages that may have been lost. Therefore, systems maintain one or more times during transmission of data. Protocols also initiate alternative actions if the network does not meet the timing rules. Many protocols consist of a suite of other protocols that are stacked in layers. These layers depend on the operation of the other layers in the suite to function properly.

• In a home network with several computers and devices, it is ideal to assign each of them a specific address. This is for the purpose of avoiding problems when you do troubleshooting which requires figuring out the IP address of each of them. It is also a means to prevent address conflicts between the devices. You can also manage them with ease if you have assigned their own addresses.

“Assigning a static IP Address”

Here are the procedures in assigning an IP Address on a windows base computer system:

1. Open the Control Panel’s Network Connections icon.2. Open the icon representing your computer’s network connection.3. Click the Properties button in the Status dialog box.4. From the list of items, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Figure 1. Wireless Network Connections Properties Dialog Box

5. Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.

Figure 2. TCP / IPV4 Dialog Box

6. Type the IP address for your computer. Enter the appropriate IP Address in the IP address section.

7. Type a subnet mask. The value used on a local network is commonly 255.255.255.0, but it can be different, such as 255.255.255.127.

8. Type the default gateway address. The default gateway is the router, so type the router’s address. Figure 3 shows an example of assigning an IP Address, Subnet mask and default gateway.

Figure 3. Assigning an IP Address

9. Type the address for the preferred DNS server. The address should be obtained from your Internet Service Protocol. It is used to help your computer find web pages and other addresses on the internet.10. Type the address for the alternate DNS server. The alternate Domain Name System (DNS) server’s IP address is something that your ISP provides.

11. Click OK to confirm the settings.12. Close all other open dialog boxes and windows.

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