How to use a Static IP configuration

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I did the ipconfig/all in in cmd and followed the steps on how to set it up, but do I also have to enable it under my Belkin router settings on the 192.168.2.1 site under connection type?

Also, do I need to change anything like ISP Gateway Address/Enter DNS settings <- I have no idea what that means so bear with me.
 
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christinebcw
Routers will accept any 'demanded' IP Address IF there is no existing conflict with other equipment.

So, I can set up my PCs or other devices that use my Router to any address I choose, but I find it best to only change the last 3-digit values. Your PC likely has an IP address something like

192.168.0.10

I might change that ".10" to ".150", and then use that ".150" range (up to .256, max) for other devices, using some 3, 5, 7, or 10 interval (.150, .153, .156, .159, etc.). Your choice - whatever's easiest for you to track and remember.

As long as no device has the same hard-coded IP address, your Router should merrily say, "Fine, that IP's available for me, so I'll let you claim that one and I'll mark it off of my Available To...
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Routers will accept any 'demanded' IP Address IF there is no existing conflict with other equipment.

So, I can set up my PCs or other devices that use my Router to any address I choose, but I find it best to only change the last 3-digit values. Your PC likely has an IP address something like

192.168.0.10

I might change that ".10" to ".150", and then use that ".150" range (up to .256, max) for other devices, using some 3, 5, 7, or 10 interval (.150, .153, .156, .159, etc.). Your choice - whatever's easiest for you to track and remember.

As long as no device has the same hard-coded IP address, your Router should merrily say, "Fine, that IP's available for me, so I'll let you claim that one and I'll mark it off of my Available To Use list."

Keep the same Gateway, Subnet Mask. It's so much easier that way.

 
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Just to add a little to christinebcw's post;

The valid IP address ranges you'll be able to use for a 192.168.2.xxx network address are anything between 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.254. The 192.168.2.xxx portion must be the same number as your router has in that part of the address.

You cannot have 0 or 1 on the end as they are the network address and router address, and having 255 on the end is a broadcast address for every device on the network.

Your default gateway should generally always be your router address (192.168.2.1 in your case) as this tells your network card where to address the packets that are destined to leave your local network.

You should never have to change your subnet mask to anything but 255.255.255.0 as subnetting divides up a single network with 254 usable addresses in to a larger number of networks with fewer addresses.
 
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Jai Aggarwal

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hey..
i have also the same configuration belkin router
and i have set up all the required settings..
but i have to personally login to the ip address given by the isp
and then only i can access the internet on pc and mobile(wirelessly)..
to access wifi on phone i have to first login from computer..
Is there any method by which i can setup username and password in router settings itself...???
 
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