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Use name instead of IP address for home network

I have IIS7 on my computer, and I can access it through other computers in my house on the same network through my computer's IP address - 192.168.1.10x Instead of typing in http : //192.168.1.10x/ I want to be able to go to http : //somename/

I know you can change the hosts file to add it but I'd have to do that on each computer and I'd still have to type in the IP to access it from my iPod/Wii... etc.

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this can be done without a DNS server using the broadcast names (the machines name) so you could type http://mypc/ from within your network

Majority of routers have DHCP and their own DNS servers so you most likely have a DNS server already.

trozz's user avatar

If the machines on you LAN run a modern operating system, then you just have to type

http://machine_name.local

to access it. don't forget the .local suffix.

To get the name from the IP, use

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For "most clients", you can avoid using a DNS server setup, by using mDNS, which is used for names advertised by machines on the network. Think P2P. Very little security, so a name can be spoofed, but MacOSX and most consumer *nix flavours will support it out of the box. If you call the server "fred" then it can be reached as "fred.local", and you can even put "local" in your DNS search path, which any home router will support doing.

Apple call it Bonjour, and they have a Windows version . On Linux, the most common implementation is Avahi.

I doubt mDNS will work with a Wii, it should work with an iPod.

The more reliable approach is to use regular DNS, but if you're using a regular consumer home router then it probably does not support delegating a domain to your control, so you'll need to switch from using the DNS service of the router to another DNS server on your network. That DNS traffic will then have to pass through the NAT (assuming that you're using NAT, but your IP address examples imply you are), which will probably undo any security and increase the state association load on the router -- for cheap routers, this could be problematic.

IF you have a Linux/BSD-based Router, then things improve, as you can probably put stuff into a DNS service on the Router. For instance, many such things use dnsmasq, which makes this very easy. So the most reliable approach may be to install something like dd-wrt on your Router and then configure entries for hostnames to IP addresses in that.

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Yes, you have to change the hosts file on each computer.

Alternatively, you can run your own DNS server, but you also need to change the DNS settings on each computer.

Do you suggest any new way of doing this?

Khaled's user avatar

You will have to configure DNS at some point if you want it to work at all different devices. The usual strategy is that you setup your own DNS server, make sure all devices in your local network connects to this, then you add a new zone with the names of the devices you want. Traditionally you add something like .local to the names to ensure you don't get a name collision.

It is possible to have devices register themselves in DNS when they are turned on, or to let the DHCP server do it. This is called "Dynamic DNS", and is specified in RFC 2136 .

A more hacky solution is to register a normal domain name and then point subdomains to your (private) ip addresses. It will work just fine.

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  • Using .local is a bad choice, as it's used for Bonjour's multi-cast DNS. –  Phil P Jan 15, 2011 at 8:51

Change names of the machines. I did this 2 minutes ago, and it worked. Start menu -> Computer -> Properties -> Advanced system settings -> Computer Name -> Change...

Restart the machine

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how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

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Setup your Windows hostfile to map domains to IP addresses

Anyone who ever worked on a web application knows waiting for DNS to propagate sucks. You’ve setup an app or site to use a certain domain but have to wait for 24 hours? That’s a lot of wasted time. Or perhaps you want to test something with a fake domain name?

Well, fret no more, because if you edit your host file on Windows, you can easily map domains to IP addresses until DNS does it’s job. In this tutorial we’ll explain how it’s done in a few simple steps.

How it’s done

Important notice: You need Administrator rights on your device to edit your host file. If you don’t have Administrator rights… Well, we can’t help you with that. Sorry!

Open the Command Prompt as an Administrator:

  • Typing “cmd” will reveal “Command Prompt” as an option.
  • Click “Run as administrator”

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Once the terminal is open, type the following command:

notepad C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

Notepad will open, containing your hostfile.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Mapping new domains to IP addresses is very simple. Start a new line, write the IP address, followed with a space and the domain name you want to map to the IP. Like we said, this can be a custom domain. That means it doesn’t really have to exists. For example, if you’re coding an awesome app and want to use gregg.isawesome as a domain name, you can.

Once you are done editing the file, remember to save it. To check if your host file is working, you can try to ping the domain name you just mapped.

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This is particularly useful if people have PC-hosted websites (e.g. sites created with Wampserver) on a LAN. Providing the Wampserver “domain” has been created using the technique described in https://www.betterhostreview.com/setup-domain-wamp-server.html and you’ve added the “Allow from all” rule *and* your Wampserver “domain” exists on a static IP address, you can add this “domain” to other PCs on the LAN by modifying the hosts file.

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Configure Network Settings on Windows with PowerShell: IP Address, DNS, Default Gateway, Static Routes

Managing network adapter settings via powershell, how to get an ip address settings with powershell, set static ip address on windows using powershell, set dns server ip addresses in windows with powershell, managing routing tables with powershell, powershell: change adapter from static ip address to dhcp, change dns and ip addresses remotely on multiple computers with powershell.

Previously, the netsh interface ipv4  command was used to manage network settings from the CLI. In PowerShell 3.0 and newer, you can use the built-in NetTCPIP PowerShell module to manage network settings on Windows.

To get the list of cmdlets in this module, run the following command:

get-command -module NetTCPIP

Managing WIndows Network Settings with PowerShell NetTCPIP module

List available network interfaces on a Windows computer:

Get-NetAdapter

The cmdlet returns the interface name, its state (Up/Down), MAC address, and port speed.

In this example, I have several network adapters on my computer (besides the physical connection, Ethernet0 , I have  Hyper-V and VMWare Player network interfaces).

To display only enabled physical network interfaces:

Get-NetAdapter -Physical | ? {$_.Status -eq "Up"}

Get-NetAdapter - list connected network adapters

You can view only certain network adapter parameters, such as name, speed, status, or MAC address:

Get-NetAdapter |Select-Object name,LinkSpeed,InterfaceOperationalStatus,MacAddress

list nic mac address with powershell

Get-NetAdapter –IncludeHidden

You can refer to network interfaces by their names or indexes (the Index column). In our example, to select the physical LAN adapter Intel 82574L Gigabit Network Connection , use the command:

Get-NetAdapter -InterfaceIndex 8

powershell Get-NetAdapter select NIC by name

You can change the adapter name:

Rename-NetAdapter -Name Ethernet0 -NewName LAN

To disable a network interface, use this command:

Enable the NIC by its name:

Enable-NetAdapter -Name Ethernet0

Using PowerShell to disable a network adapter

If the network adapter has a configured VLAN number, you can view it:

Get-NetAdapter | ft Name, Status, Linkspeed, VlanID

Here is how you can find out the information about the network adapter driver that you are using:

Get-NetAdapter | ft Name, DriverName, DriverVersion, DriverInformation, DriverFileName

list network adapter used drivers

List the information about physical network adapters (PCI slot, bus, etc.):

Get-NetAdapterHardwareInfo

Disable the IPv6 protocol for the network interface:

Get-NetAdapterBinding -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 | Set-NetAdapterBinding -Enabled:$false -ComponentID ms_tcpip6

Disable the NetBIOS protocol for a network interface:

Set-NetAdapterBinding -Name Ethernet0 -ComponentID ms_netbios -AllBindings -Enabled $True

To get current network adapter settings in Windows (IP address, DNS, default gateway):

Get-NetIPConfiguration -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0

Get-NetIPConfiguration - Retrieve the IP configuration on WIndows via PowerShell

To display more detailed information about the network interface TCP/IP configuration, use the command

Get-NetIPConfiguration -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 -Detailed

In this case, the assigned network location (profile) (NetProfile.NetworkCategory) of the interface, MTU settings (NetIPv4Interface.NlMTU), whether obtaining an IP address from DHCP is enabled (NetIPv4Interface.DHCP), and a number of other useful information are displayed.

Get-NetIPConfiguration detailed info

To get the IPv4 interface address only:

(Get-NetAdapter -Name ethernet0 | Get-NetIPAddress).IPv4Address

Return the value of the interface’s IP address only:

Display a list of the network protocols that can be enabled or disabled for a network adapter:

Get-NetAdapterBinding -Name ethernet0 -IncludeHidden -AllBindings

Get-NetAdapterBinding view enabled network protocols

Let’s try to set a static IP address for the NIC. To change an IP address, network mask, and default gateway for an Ethernet0 network interface, use the command:

Get-NetAdapter -Name Ethernet0| New-NetIPAddress –IPAddress 192.168.2.50 -DefaultGateway 192.168.2.1 -PrefixLength 24

You can set an IP address using an array structure (more visually):

$ipParams = @{ InterfaceIndex = 8 IPAddress = "192.168.2.50" PrefixLength = 24 AddressFamily = "IPv4" } New-NetIPAddress @ipParams

If a static IP address is already configured and needs to be changed, use the Set-NetIPAddress cmdlet:

Set-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 -IPAddress 192.168.2.90

To disable obtaining an IP address from DHCP for your adapter, run the command:

Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 -Dhcp Disabled

Remove static IP address:

Remove-NetIPAddress -IPAddress "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx"

To set the preferred and alternate DNS server IP addresses in Windows, use the Set-DNSClientServerAddress cmdlet. For example:

Set-DNSClientServerAddress –InterfaceIndex 8 –ServerAddresses 192.168.2.11,10.1.2.11

You can also specify DNS nameserver IPs using an array:

$dnsParams = @{ InterfaceIndex = 8 ServerAddresses = ("8.8.8.8","8.8.4.4") } Set-DnsClientServerAddress @dnsParams

After changing the DNS settings, you can flush the DNS resolver cache (equivalent to ipconfig /flushdns ):

Clear-DnsClientCache

The Get-NetRoute cmdlet is used to display the routing table.

Get the default gateway route for a physical network interface in Windows:

Get-NetAdapter -Physical | ? {$_.Status -eq "Up"}| Get-netroute| where DestinationPrefix -eq "0.0.0.0/0"

powershell: get default gateway route

To add a new route, use the New-NetRoute cmdlet:

New-NetRoute -DestinationPrefix "0.0.0.0/0" -NextHop "192.168.2.2" -InterfaceIndex 8

This command adds a permanent route to the routing table (similar to route -p add ). If you want to add a temporary route, add the -PolicyStore "ActiveStore" option. This route will be deleted after restarting Windows.

Remove a route from the routing table:

Remove-NetRoute -NextHop 192.168.0.1 -Confirm:$False

To configure your computer to obtain a dynamic IP address for the network adapter from the DHCP server , run this command:

Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 -Dhcp Enabled

Clear the DNS server settings:

Set-DnsClientServerAddress –InterfaceAlias Ethernet0 -ResetServerAddresses

And restart your network adapter in order to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP server:

Restart-NetAdapter -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0

If you previously had a default gateway configured, remove it:

Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceAlias Ethernet0| Remove-NetRoute -Confirm:$false

If you need to reset all the IPv4 settings for the computer’s network interfaces and switch them to obtain a dynamic IP address from DHCP, use the following script:

$IPType = "IPv4" $adapter = Get-NetAdapter | ? {$_.Status -eq "up"} $interface = $adapter | Get-NetIPInterface -AddressFamily $IPType If ($interface.Dhcp -eq "Disabled") { If (($interface | Get-NetIPConfiguration).Ipv4DefaultGateway) { $interface | Remove-NetRoute -Confirm:$false } $interface | Set-NetIPInterface -DHCP Enabled $interface | Set-DnsClientServerAddress -ResetServerAddresses }

You can use PowerShell to remotely change the IP address or DNS server settings on multiple remote computers.

Suppose, your task is to change the DNS settings on all Windows Server hosts in the specific AD Organizational Unit (OU) . The following script uses the Get-ADComputer cmdlet to get the list of computers from Active Directory and then connects to the remote computers through   WinRM (the Invoke-Command cmdlet is used):

$Servers = Get-ADComputer -SearchBase ‘OU=Servers,OU=Berlin,OU=DE,DC=woshub,DC=cpm’ -Filter '(OperatingSystem -like "Windows Server*")' | Sort-Object Name ForEach ($Server in $Servers) { Write-Host "Server $($Server.Name)" Invoke-Command -ComputerName $Server.Name -ScriptBlock { $NewDnsServerSearchOrder = "192.168.2.11","8.8.8.8" $Adapters = Get-WmiObject Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration | Where-Object {$_.DHCPEnabled -ne 'True' -and $_.DNSServerSearchOrder -ne $null} Write-Host "Old DNS settings: " $Adapters | ForEach-Object {$_.DNSServerSearchOrder} $Adapters | ForEach-Object {$_.SetDNSServerSearchOrder($NewDnsServerSearchOrder)} | Out-Null $Adapters = Get-WmiObject Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration | Where-Object {$_.DHCPEnabled -ne 'True' -and $_.DNSServerSearchOrder -ne $null} Write-Host "New DNS settings: " $Adapters | ForEach-Object {$_.DNSServerSearchOrder} } }

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Lovely like always! many thanks

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Thanks for the great info. Would you happen to know a way to get the IP from the PC and then set the internet proxy using the 2nd octet from the IP address? So I have multiple schools and each has a proxy server, so I want to be able to set the proxy based on where that PC is. Location 1 gives PC IP address of 100.55.50.100, Proxy at this location is 100.55.100.1:9090 Location 2 gives PC IP address of 100.60.50.26, Proxy at this location is 100.60.100.1:9090 The second octet is what changes between locations for both proxy address and IP schema. I am trying to do a script at login for the user, so that if the device moves locations, it will not need to have the proxy manually re-entered to get back on the internet.

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I think it will be easier for you to configure the Web Proxy Automatic Detection (WPAD) protocol or Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file to automatically configure proxy setting on client computers.

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Double thumbs up, well done.

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Any Idea how to modify the Connection specific DNS suffix for a network adapter via powershell if possible?

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Wow, amazing work! Was wondering if you know a way to set a static ip for a network adapter without it disconnecting UDP/TCP connections?

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Hi, Could you or anyone help to create two scripts that:

script #1. Reads and records all IP settings for a NIC (IP-, subnet mask-, gateway-, and DNS addresses)

script #2. Changes the IP settings to the settings recorded by script 1

Script 1. Saves all network adapters settings to a json file: $adapterSettings = @() foreach ($adapter in $adapters) { $settings = Get-NetIPAddress -InterfaceIndex $adapter.InterfaceIndex $dns = Get-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceIndex $adapter.InterfaceIndex $adapterInfo = [PSCustomObject]@{ AdapterName = $adapter.Name IPAddress = $settings.IPAddress SubnetMask = $settings.PrefixLength Gateway = $settings.NextHop DNS = $dns.ServerAddresses } $adapterSettings += $adapterInfo } $adapterSettings | ConvertTo-Json | Out-File -FilePath "C:\PS\NIC_Settings.json"

Script 2: Apply network settings from file to NICs:

$adapterSettings = Get-Content -Raw -Path "C:\PS\NIC_Settings.json"| ConvertFrom-Json foreach ($adapterInfo in $adapterSettings) { Set-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias $adapterInfo.AdapterName -IPAddress $adapterInfo.IPAddress -PrefixLength $adapterInfo.SubnetMask Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceAlias $adapterInfo.AdapterName -InterfaceMetric $null Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias $adapterInfo.AdapterName -ServerAddresses $adapterInfo.DNS Set-NetRoute -InterfaceAlias $adapterInfo.AdapterName -NextHop $adapterInfo.Gateway } Restart-NetAdapter -Confirm:$false

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How To Change DNS Server Settings in Windows 10/11

By default, Windows is configured to receive DNS Server addresses from the DHCP server. However, you can change this behavior and manually configure DNS Settings.

The following section describes the steps for configuring DNS on Windows 10 using the graphical user interface.

Right-click the network icon on the notification area and choose Open Network and Internet settings .

Open Network and Internet settings

Next, click Change adapter options under the Advanced network settings. If you are on Windows 11, click the "More network adapter options" link.

Change adapter options

Next, right-click the active network interface and choose Properties from the contextual menu that appears.

network interface Properties

The properties dialog box for the network adapter appears. To configure DNS settings, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click the Properties button.

change dns server windows 10

Switch to the "Use the following DNS Server addresses" radio button and then type the IP addresses of the DNS server in the Preferred DNS server box.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Optionally, you can add a secondary DNS Server to use if the primary DNS server is unavailable.

Change Windows DNS Setting Using CMD

The following section describes how to change DNS settings on Windows 10/11 using the command line interface. The command we're going to use is netsh .

First of all, run the following command to identify active network interfaces on your computer:

Run the following two commands to see what your current DNS settings are:

To change the Primary DNS Server, run the netsh command as follows:

To set a secondary DNS server, use the following syntax:

In the above example, we changed DNS Servers under the interface named Ethernet0. You should change the interface name and DNS server IP address accordingly.

windows dns setting

How-To Geek

How to assign a static ip address in windows 10 or windows 11.

When organizing your home network it's easier to assign each computer it's own IP address than using DHCP. Here we will take a look at doing it in XP,

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  • To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network.
  • Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual.
  • Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.

Sometimes, it's better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows.

A static IP address is manually set to a permanent, fixed address rather than being assigned automatically by your router using a procotol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a handy way for devices to connect to your network more easily, because you don't have to configure IP addressing for each new device yourself. The downside to automatic addressing is that it's possible for a device's IP address to change from time to time, which is why people choose static IPs for certain types of devices. For example:

  • You have a device like a home media server that you want to be able to find using the same IP address or host name each time.
  • You have certain apps that can only connect to network devices using their IP address. In particular, many older networking apps suffer this limitation.
  • You forward ports through your router to devices on your network. Some routers play nice with port forwarding and dynamic IP addresses; others do not.

Whatever your reason, assigning static IP addresses to devices is not difficult, but you do have a choice to make---whether to do it from the router or on the device itself.

Related: How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

While this article covers assigning static IP addresses to PCs within Windows itself, there is another way to go about it. Many routers allow you to assign a pool of IP addresses that are handed out to specific devices (based on the device's physical, or MAC address). This method offers a couple of significant advantages:

  • IP addresses are still managed by the router, meaning that you won't have to make (and keep up with) changes on each individual device.
  • It's easier to assign addresses within the same IP address pool your router uses.

This article is about assigning static IP addresses directly to PCs running Windows. We've already got a great guide on How to Set Static IP Addresses On Your Router , so if that's the way you want to go, be sure to give it a read.

With all that in mind, though, let's take a look at how to assign static IP addresses within any version of Windows.

Related: How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet

To set a static IP address in Windows 11, you'll want to open Settings, go to Network & Internet, and then find the Properties for your network. Inside there you'll be able to click the Edit button for IP Assignment and then fill out the manual network details.

First, open up the Settings app and then find Network & Internet on the left-hand side. You'll be presented with a panel that shows your current network connection. You can click where it says "Properties" right underneath the network, or if you have multiple network connections you can drill down into the specific network to see the IP address details for each one . In this case it's called "Ethernet", but you will most likely see "Wi-Fi" as the option to choose.

Network & Internet Settings Windows 11

Once you've drilled down into the network connection that you want to set a manual IP for, scroll down until you see "IP Assignment" and then click the Edit button to the right.

Windows 11 Ethernet settings

Once there, you'll flip the drop-down to "Manual" and switch the IPv4 switch to "On". At this point you can fill out your network details and click Save to finish.

Windows 11 manual ip settings

You can also use the old-school Network Connections panel in Windows 11, so if you prefer to use that method, keep reading.

If you're interested in more advanced networking, you might need to set up a static TCP/IP route , reset the entire TCP/IP stack on Windows , check open TCP/IP ports , find your MAC address on Windows , or find your IP address from the Command Prompt . We've got you covered there too.

To set a static IP address in Windows 10, you'll need to open the Settings app and drill down to Network & Internet. From there you'll select Properties for your network, and then the Edit button next to IP Assignment where you can input a manual IP address.

First, open the Settings app and locate the Network & Internet button.

Windows 10 settings app

On the next screen you'll see your network status, which should show you your active network. Here you'll want to click the Properties button. If you have multiple different networks, you could select them from the left-hand menu---in our case you'll notice we have both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, so you'll want to pick the one that you are trying to set a manual IP address for. You'll notice this is the same method we use when we're trying to find an IP address on Windows 10 .

Windows 10 network & internet settings

On the network properties screen, scroll down until you see "IP settings" and click the Edit button under "IP assignment".

windows 10 network settings

In the resulting popup window, change the Edit IP settings dropdown to Manual and then flip the IPv4 switch to "On". Fill out the details, click Save, and you should be good to go.

Windows 10 manual ip settings

You might need to reboot to get all of your applications to work properly, just because it's Windows.

It's worth noting that you can use the old Network Connections method to set an IP address in any version of Windows, so if you prefer that method, keep reading.

To change the computer's IP address in Windows 7, you'll need to open the "Network Connections" window. Hit Windows+R, type "ncpa.cpl" into the Run box, and then hit Enter.

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In the "Network Connections" window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the "Properties" command.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

In the properties window for the adapter, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click the "Properties" button.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Select the "Use the following IP address" option, and then type in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Next, type in your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses. Finally, select the "Validate settings upon exit" option so that Windows immediately checks your new IP address and corresponding information to ensure that it works. When you're ready, click the "OK" button.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

And then close out of the network adapter's properties window.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Windows automatically runs network diagnostics to verify that the connection is good. If there are problems, Windows will give you the option of running the Network troubleshooting wizard. However, if you do run into trouble, the wizard likely won't do you too much good. It's better to check that your settings are valid and try again.

Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to other versions of Windows, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

The Network and Sharing Center opens...click on Manage network connections.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties.

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.

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Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you're finished click OK.

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You'll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect.

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Open the Command Prompt and use the

command to verify that the changes were successful.

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To set a Static IP in Windows XP, right-click the "My Network Places" icon, and then select "Properties."

how to assign dns name to ip address in windows

Right-click the adapter for which you want to set the IP, and then select "Properties" from the context menu.

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Select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry, and then click the "Properties" button.

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Select the "Use the following IP address" option. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses you want to use. When you're finished, click the "OK" button.

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You will need to close out of the adapter's properties window before the changes go into effect.

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And you can verify your new settings by using the

 command at the command prompt.

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By and large, it's better to let most of your devices have their IP addresses assigned automatically by your router. Occasionally, though, you might want to set a static IP address for a particular device. While you can set static IP addresses directly on your devices (and this article has shown you how to do just that on Windows PCs), we still recommending setting up static IP addressing on your router if possible. It will just make life easier.

Related: How to Find Any Device's IP Address, MAC Address, and Other Network Connection Details

How to configure a static IP on Windows 10 or 11

Do you need to switch from a dynamic to a static IP address configuration on Windows 11 or 10? Here's how.

Windows 11 static IP

  • Windows 11 static IP
  • Windows 10 static IP

On Windows, the router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is (usually) responsible for assigning a dynamic Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration to every device in the network, including to your computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10.

Although a dynamic IP address is the recommended configuration for most situations, you may need to change to a static IP address if you're thinking about setting up a printer or file sharing, or you have to configure port forwarding on the router to your computer.

The reason is that a dynamic network configuration can change at any time after the lease from the DHCP expires and if the address changes, network resources you may have configured will stop working. Setting a static IP address will always stay the same on the computer, allowing a more reliable experience sharing resources in the network or forwarding ports.

Whatever the reason, on Windows 10 and 11, you have many ways to configure a static TCP/IP address, including using the Settings app and Command Prompt.

This guide will walk you through the different ways to configure a static network configuration on Windows 11 and 10.

How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can change your computer's dynamic IP configuration to static in at least two ways through the Settings app or commands.

Configure IP from Settings app

To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:

  • Open  Settings .
  • Click on  Network & internet .
  • (Optional) Click on Advanced network settings .
  • Under the "More settings" section, click on Hardware and connection properties.
  • Note the current IPv4 ,  Subnet mask ,  Default Gateway , and  DNS server addresses to determine the new configuration, as it has to be in the same network scope.
  • Click the  Ethernet  or  Wi-Fi  page on the right side from the "Network & internet." page.
  • Quick note:  If you select the Wi-Fi page, you need to click on the connection properties to access the network settings.
  • Click on the  Edit  button for the "IP assignment" setting.
  • Select the  Manual  option from the drop-down menu.
  • Turn on the  IPv4  toggle switch.
  • Confirm the IP address for the computer – for example, 10.1.4.90.
  • Confirm the subnet mask for the configuration – for example, 255.255.255.0.
  • Confirm the default gateway address (usually your router's IP) – for example, 10.1.4.1.
  • Confirm the preferred DNS address – for example, 10.1.4.1.
  •   Quick note:  In a home network, you may also be able to use the router's IP address for the DNS configuration. You can also use third-party DNS services like Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, Cisco's OpenDNS, and others. 
  • (Optional) Select the  "On (automatic template)"  option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the  "Fallback to plaintext"  option disabled unless you want to encrypted as well as unencrypted traffic or you're troubleshooting connectivity.
  • Quick note:  DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a feature that encrypts the DNS queries over the HTTPS protocol to improve security and privacy on the internet. You only want to enable this feature if the DNS server supports this feature.
  • Confirm the alternate DNS address (if applicable).
  • (Optional) Select the  "On (automatic template)"  option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the  "Fallback to plaintext"  option disabled.
  • Click the  Save  button.

Once you complete the steps, the computer will start using the static network configuration. If everything has been configured correctly, you should be able to open the web browser to access the internet.

If you entered an address (such as the DNS address) and then changed it, you probably won't be able to save the settings. If this is the case, cancel the configuration, start over, enter the correct configuration, and then try to save the settings.

Configure IP from Command Prompt

To set a static TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:

  • Open  Start .
  • Search for  Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and select the  Run as administrator  option.
  • Type the following command to see your current networking configuration and press  Enter : ipconfig /all
  • Confirm the name of the adapter and the networking configuration, including the IPv4 , Subnet mask , Default Gateway , and DNS Servers .
  • Type the following command to configure a static TCP/IP address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip set address name= "ADAPTER-NAME" static IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS

In the above command, replace  ADAPTER-NAME  with the name of your network adapter. Change  IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS    DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS  with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses you want. For example, this command sets the 10.1.4.90, 255.255.255.0, 10.1.4.1 configuration:  netsh interface ip set address name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.90 255.255.255.0 10.1.4.1

  • Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip set dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" static DNS-ADDRESS  

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with your adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server:  netsh interface ip set dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1

  • Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip add dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" DNS-ADDRESS index=2

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with the adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" 1.1.1.1 index=2

After you complete the steps, the commands will set a static network configuration on Windows 11.

How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 10

On Windows 10, you can also use the Settings app and Command Prompt to set up a static IP network configuration.

To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 10, use these steps:

  • Click on  Ethernet  or  Wi-Fi .
  • Click on the active connection on the right side.
  • Click the  Edit  button for the "IP assignment" setting.
  • Select the  Manual  option.
  • Confirm the subnet prefix length (subnet mask) for the configuration – for example, 24 to specify the 255.255.255.0 subnet mask.
  • Quick tip:  It's important to use the number that represents the network instead of the subnet mask. Otherwise, the configuration won't save. If you don't know the subnet prefix length for your subnet mask, you can use any  online subnet calculator  to find out.

Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will start using the static IP configuration. If you lose network connectivity, restart the computer to regain access to the local network and internet.

To change from dynamic to static IP address with commands on Windows 10, use these steps:

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with your adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server:  netsh interface ip set dns name=" Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with the adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet0" 1.1.1.1 index=2

After you complete the steps, the network configuration will switch from dynamic to static on Windows 10.

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This quickstart shows you how to install and configure a DNS Server on Windows Server. You'll install the DNS Server role to host DNS zone data, forward DNS queries to DNS root hint name servers, or optionally to an upstream name server.

Prerequisites

Before you can install and configure your DNS server, your computer must meet the following prerequisites:

  • A computer running a supported version of Windows Server.
  • A static IP.
  • An account that is a member of the Administrators group, or equivalent.

Installing DNS Server

Installing a Domain Name System (DNS) server involves adding the DNS Server role to an existing Windows Server server.

When you install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) with the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard, the wizard gives you the option to automatically install and configure a DNS server. The resulting DNS zone is integrated with the AD DS domain namespace. To learn more, see Understanding Active Directory Domain Services Integration .

To install the DNS Server role as a standalone server, perform the following steps:

Here's how to install the DNS Server role using the Install-WindowsFeature command.

Run PowerShell on your computer in an elevated session.

To install the DNS role, run the following command. The installation doesn't require a reboot.

Here's how to install the DNS Server role using Server Manager from the Windows desktop.

  • From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, then select the Server Manager tile.

On the menu, go to Manage , and then select Add Roles and Features .

On the Before you begin page, select Next to begin.

On the Select installation type page, select the Role-based or feature-based installation option, and select Next .

On the Select destination server page, leave the default options. Select Next .

On the Select server roles page, select the DNS Server checkbox, and then select on the Next button.

  • You'll be prompted to add features that are required for DNS Server, if you're happy with the defaults, select Add Features .

On the Select features page, you can leave the default selections, and then select on the Next button.

On the DNS Server page, review the role description and things to note, select Next to continue.

On the Confirm installation selections page, review the selected roles and features, and then select on the Install button to begin the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, select Close . The installation doesn't require a reboot.

Configuring DNS Server

Now you've installed the DNS Server role, you can configure the server.

Configure interfaces

By default a DNS server will listen for requests on all IP address interfaces. You can configure DNS server to listen on a specify interface using the GUI or by using PowerShell.

Here's how to configure the interface used to listen for DNS requests using the Set-DNSServerSetting command.

Find your computers existing IP address by running the Get-NetIPAddress cmdlet. Make a note of the IP address that you want to use for your DNS server.

Store the current DNS server setting in a temporary variable, set the ListeningIpAddress property, and apply the new settings by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <ip_address> with the IP you made a note of earlier.

Here's how to configure the interface used to listen for DNS requests using the DNS Manager console.

From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select Windows Administrative Tools > DNS .

Select and hold (or right-click) your server, and then select Properties .

To limit the DNS server to use a specific IP address, select Only the following IP address , select the IP address you wish to use, and then select OK .

Configure root hints

Root hints servers are used to help resolving DNS address information when the DNS server is unable to resolve the query locally from a hosted zone or the DNS server cache. Root hints name servers are populated by default in new installations.

You can edit the list of root name servers if required by navigating to the Root Hints tab of the DNS server properties dialog box or by using PowerShell.

Removing all root hints servers isn't supported. Instead configure your DNS server to not use root hint name server by selecting the Disable recursion server option in the DNS Manager console Advanced tab. Disabling recursion also disables any configured forwarders. Alternatively, clear Use root hints if no forwarders are available in the Forwarders tab.

Here's how to update a DNS root hint name server using the Set-DnsServerRootHint command.

Find your computers existing IP address by running the Get-DnsServerRootHint cmdlet. Make a note of the name server that you want to update.

Store the current DNS server setting in a variable by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <root_hint_name_server> with the root hint name server you noted earlier.

Set the Ipv4address property in the temporary variable by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <ip_address> with the updated IP address.

Apply the updated record by running the following commands.

To check the updated root hints, run the following command. You'll notice the name server has a trailing dot (.).

Here's how to root hints using the DNS Manager console.

Select the Root Hints tab, select the item to edit, and then select Edit .

Enter the fully qualified domain name, then select Resolve . Verify the IP address, and if necessary edit the IP address.

Select OK .

Review the updated root hint server in the list, when you're ready select OK . You'll notice the name server has a trailing dot (.).

Configure forwarders

You can optionally configure a forwarder to resolve DNS address information rather than forwarding traffic to the DNS root servers. You can add forwarders using the GUI or by using the Set-DNSServerForwarder PowerShell cmdlet.

DNS root hints will not be used unless your forwarders fail to respond.

Here's how to install the DNS server role using the Install-WindowsFeature command.

To configure DNS forwarders, replace the placeholders <ip_forwarder_1> and <ip_forwarder_2> with the IP address of the DNS server to be used as your forwarders. Then, run the following commands.

Here's how to configure DNS forwarders using the DNS Manager console.

Select the Forwarders tab, then select Edit .

Enter the IP address of the DNS server to forward requests to. Repeat this step as many times as you need.

Review the DNS server in the list, select OK or Apply to complete your configuration.

Removing the DNS Server role

To remove the DNS Server role, perform the following steps.

Here's how to uninstall the DNS Server role using the Uninstall-WindowsFeature command.

In an elevated PowerShell prompt, run the following command:

Here's how to uninstall the DNS server role using Server Manager from the Windows desktop.

  • On the menu, go to Manage , and then select Remove Roles and Features .
  • On the Before you begin page, Select Next to begin.
  • On the Select destination server page, select the server that you want to remove the DNS server role service from, then select Next .
  • You'll be prompted to remove features that require DNS Server, select Remove Features , then Next to continue.
  • On the Remove features page, you can leave the default selections, and then select on the Next button.
  • On the Confirm removal selections page, review the selected roles and features, and then select on the Remove .
  • Once the role and feature is removed, select Close .
  • Restart your computer to complete the uninstall.

When removing the DNS server role service from a Windows Server computer be aware:

  • For a DNS server that hosts AD DS-integrated zones, these zones are saved or deleted according to their storage type. The zone data isn't deleted unless the DNS server that you uninstall is the last DNS server hosting that zone.
  • For a DNS server that hosts standard DNS zones, the zone files remain in the %systemroot%\System32\Dns directory, but they aren't reloaded if the DNS server is reinstalled. If you create a new zone with the same name as an old zone, the old zone file is replaced with the new zone file.

Now you've installed and configured a DNS server, here are some articles that might help you to do more.

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  • Anycast DNS overview

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What is DNS and How to Assign Best DNS Server on Windows

Everyone knows that whenever we are connected to a network, be it local or the internet, every computer is assigned a unique IP address. These might be static or dynamic depending upon the network you are trying to connect to.

Related: We have already published an in-depth article on IP Addresses  that you can refer to in case you’d like to know more.

Coming back to the point, most of us might not be aware that there’s another address that works in the background called the DNS (Domain Name System) that helps you to browse the internet .

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Whenever you connect to the internet, you are assigned a default DNS server from your ISP that helps you to browse from site to site. The speed of these DNS servers assigned to you impacts your browsing. You must be wondering what a DNS server is and how your internet speed depends on it. So let me give you a simple explanation.

What is a DNS Server?

Suppose you want to call up Captain Jack Sparrow to exchange pirate advice over a handle of rum. First you will have to find the phone directory and look for Captain Jack Sparrow’s phone number, as you don’t have any of his contact information stored in your personal device. In the same way, the DNS server holds the name records from the internet and they contain the IP address of every website.

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When you type in the address of a website in your browser, these names are then checked on a DNS server that relays the IP address to your browser, which is then pinged, and in reply the page opens up on your computer. So for simplicity’s sake, you can think of DNS servers as the phone books that keep a record of numbers for you. And thank goodness they do, or else you’d never be able to find Old Capt’n Jack.

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Why Would You Want to Change the Default DNS?

Now the next question that might be popping into your mind is what does this mean and why would anyone want to change the default DNS. Well the simple answer would be speed. Every DNS server takes a different amount of time to relay the data to your computer, which in turn affects your internet speed.

Also, there might be times where you want access websites that have been blocked by your current DNS server. In these cases you can simply change the DNS on your network adapter and then proceed to browse in full throttle.

How to Change the DNS Manually

To change the DNS on your computer manually, open the Properties page of the network adapter and navigate to TCP/IPv4. On the TCP/IPv4 page, uncheck the option Obtain the DNS server address automatically and elect to enter manual input.

Tcp Ip 4 Dns Settings

Here type in the DNS addresses you would like to use and save the settings.

Need Help Finding the Right DNS?

There are many free and secure DNS services you can use on your computer. But the question is how to find the one best suited for you? Here you can use the help of a simple program called the DNS jumper  (scroll down on the linked page to locate the grey Download button).

The app is portable, but needs admin rights to execute the necessary actions.

Dns Jumper

Using the app, you can simply click on the button Fastest DNS and get the average response time of all the DNS servers that can be used. Once you select the one you would like to use, just select the option Apply Fastest DNS  to save the settings.

Apply Fastest Dns

You can now browse with freedom.

So that pretty much covered the DNS (Domain Name System) in brief. We’ve also written a guide on OpenDNS (an old one though) and another way to find out which DNS is fastest for you . Do check these out too.

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How to set a static IP address on Windows 11

Here are the steps to set a static IP address on Windows 11 with Command Prompt, PowerShell, Control Panel, and Settings.

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UPDATED 7/21/2023: On Windows 11, a static IP address is a network configuration that never changes, making it the preferred option to share files , a printer on a local network , or configure port forwarding.

Usually, when a computer connects to the network, it receives a dynamic IP address assigned by the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The only problem is that this configuration can change at any time, as soon as you restart the computer or after the settings expire, and this can cause services like port forwarding and remote desktop to stop working. A static network configuration always maintains the same settings, making it ideal for hosting services that other users can access through the network.

This guide will teach you how to set a static IP (version 4) address on Windows 11 . (See also this video tutorial with the steps to complete this task.)

Assign static IP address on Windows 11 from Command Prompt

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To set a static IP address on Windows 11 with Command Prompt, use these steps:

Open Start on Windows 11.

Search for Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

Type the following command to see your current networking configuration and press Enter :

Under the network adapter, note the name of the adapter as well as the following information in these fields:

  • Subnet mask
  • Default Gateway
  • DNS Servers

Windows 11 ipconfig all command

Type the following command to assign a static IP address on Windows 11 and press Enter :

In the above command, replace “Ethernet0” with the name of your network adapter. Change “10.1.4.119 255.255.255.0 10.1.4.1” with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address corresponding to the local area network.

Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press Enter :

In the command, make sure to change “Ethernet0” with your adapter’s name and “10.1.4.1” with the DNS server address of the network.

Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press Enter :

In the command, change “Ethernet0” with the adapter’s name and “8.8.8.8” with an alternate DNS server address.

Windows 11 netsh command to set static IP address

After completing the steps, you can use the ping command (for example ping google.com ) to see if the configuration works correctly.

You can use PowerShell with the “NetTCPIP” module to manage networking settings, including changing the IP address settings to a static configuration.

To set a static IP address with PowerShell, use these steps:

Open Start .

Search for PowerShell , right-click the result, and select the Run as administrator option.

Type the following command to view your current network configuration and press Enter :

Get-NetIPConfiguration

Confirm the following network information: 

  • InterfaceIndex
  • IPv4Address
  • IPv4DefaultGateway

Type the following command to set a static IP address and press Enter :

PowerShell assign static IP address

In the command, replace the “InterfaceIndex” number (10) with the corresponding number of your adapter. Change “IPAddress” with the static IP address you want to assign to your device. Change “PrefixLength” (subnet mask) with the correct bit number if necessary. Typically, on a home network, the setting is “24.” Also, change the “DefaultGateway” option with the default gateway address of the network.

Type the following command to assign a DNS server address and press Enter :

PowerShell assign static DNS address

If you need to set a secondary DNS server address, use a comma to use the same command with another address. For example:

In the command, replace the “InterfaceIndex” number (10) with your network adapter’s corresponding number. Also, change “ServerAddresses” with the DNS IP address.

Once you complete the steps, the new network configuration will apply to the computer.

Regardless of your chosen method, always assign a TCP/IP address in the network range and outside of the DHCP server scope to allow proper connectivity and avoid configuration conflicts. The reason is that multiple computers sharing the same address will cause problems, preventing them from connecting to the internet.

On Windows 11, you can set a static IP address configuration from the Settings app for wireless and wired adapters.

Set static IP address on Wi-Fi adapter

To assign a static IP address configuration to a Wi-Fi adapter, use these steps:

Open Settings on Windows 11.

Click on Network & Internet .

Click the Wi-Fi tab.

Open Wi-Fi settings

Select the current network connection.

Open wireless properties

Under the “IP settings” section, click the Edit button.

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Select the Manual option.

Static IP enable option

Turn on the IPv4 toggle switch.

Set a static IP address for Windows 11 – for example, 10.1.4.119 .

Settings app set static IP address

Specify a Subnet mask  – for example, 255.255.255.0 .

Specify a Default Gateway address.

Specify a Preferred DNS address (required).

(Optional) Specify an “Alternate DNS” address.

Use the “DNS over HTTPS” drop-down menu and select the Off option for the preferred and alternate addresses, but you can enable DoH with these options:

  • Off: Transmits all DNS traffic without encryption.
  • On (automatic template): Sends all DNS traffic with encryption.
  • On (manual template): Allows you to specify a specific template. It is only required if the DNS service doesn’t work automatically or has a template that works as expected.

Turn off the “Fallback to plaintext” toggle switch (if you enable DoH).

Click the Save button.

Once you complete the steps, the static network configuration will apply to the computer. You can test the new settings by opening the web browser and loading a website.

Set static IP address on Ethernet adapter

To assign a static IP address to an Ethernet (wired) adapter on Windows 11, use these steps:

Open Settings .

Click the Ethernet  tab.

Open Ethernet settings

After you complete the steps, you can test your settings using your web browser to open a website.

On Windows 11, you can still use Control Panel to change the IP settings for Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapters.

To assign a static IP configuration through the Control Panel, use these steps:

Open Control Panel .

Click on Network and Internet .

Click on  Network and Sharing Center .

Click the Change adapter settings option on the left navigation pane.

Open Change adapter settings

Right-click the network adapter and select the Properties option.

Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option.

Click the Properties button.

Control Panel open TCP/IPv4 properties

Select the “Use the following IP address” option.

Assign the static IP address – for example, 10.1.4.119 .

Set static IPv4 address in Control Panel

Specify a Subnet mask . Typically, on a home network, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 .

Specify a Default gateway address – for example, 10.1.4.1 (Usually, your router’s address).

Under the “Use the following DNS server addresses set Preferred DNS server” section, set the “Preferred DNS server address,” which is usually your router’s IP address or server IP address providing DNS resolutions (for example, 10.1.4.1 ).

(Optional) Specify an “Alternative DNS server,” which the computer will use if it cannot reach the preferred DNS server.

Click the OK button.

Click the Close button again.

Once you complete the steps, you can open the web browser and load a website to see if the configuration works.

If you want to revert the changes, you can use these instructions to remove the static settings to configure a dynamic IP address on Windows 11.

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Doing dns and dhcp for your lan the old way—the way that works, are you a sysadmin with control issues who needs a weekend project look no further.

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All shall tremble before your fully functional forward and reverse lookups!

Here's a short summary of the next 7,000-ish words for folks who hate the thing recipe sites do where the authors babble about their personal lives for pages and pages before getting to the cooking: This article is about how to install bind and dhcpd and tie them together into a functional dynamic DNS setup for your LAN so that DHCP clients self-register with DNS, and you always have working forward and reverse DNS lookups. This article is intended to be part one of a two-part series, and in part two, we'll combine our bind DNS instance with an ACME-enabled LAN certificate authority and set up LetsEncrypt-style auto-renewing certificates for LAN services.

If that sounds like a fun couple of weekend projects, you're in the right place! If you want to fast-forward to where we start installing stuff, skip down a couple of subheds to the tutorial-y bits. Now, excuse me while I babble about my personal life.

My name is Lee, and I have a problem

I am a tinkering homelab sysadmin forever chasing the enterprise dragon. My understanding of what "normal" means, in terms of the things I should be able to do in any minimally functioning networking environment, was formed in the days just before and just after 9/11, when I was a fledgling admin fresh out of college, working at an enormous company that made planes starting with the number "7." I tutored at the knees of a whole bunch of different mentor sysadmins, who ranged on the graybeard scale from "fairly normal, just writes his own custom GURPS campaigns" to "lives in a Unabomber cabin in the woods and will only communicate via GPG." If there was one consistent refrain throughout my formative years marinating in that enterprise IT soup, it was that forward and reverse DNS should always work. Why? Because just like a clean bathroom is generally a sign of a nice restaurant, having good, functional DNS (forward and reverse) is a sign that your IT team knows what it's doing.

Forward and reverse lookups?

Much like a reverse phonebook (old people will understand what that means), a "reverse lookup" is a DNS query that gives the server an IP address and asks for the corresponding hostname.

These lookups come from different DNS zones, and having one type of query working successfully does not mean the other will work. We'll make sure to get both working for this tutorial.

Just look at what the masses have to contend with outside of the datacenter, where madness reigns. Look at the state of the average user's LAN—is there even a search domain configured? Do reverse queries on dynamic hosts work? Do forward queries on dynamic hosts even work? How can anyone live like this?!

I decided long ago that I didn't have to, so I've maintained a linked bind and dhcpd setup on my LAN for more than ten years. Also, I have control issues, and I like my home LAN to function like the well-run enterprise LANs I used to spend my days administering. It's kind of like how car people think: If you're not driving a stick shift, you're not really driving. I have the same kind of dumb hang-up, but for network services.

Honestly, though, running your LAN with bind and dhcpd isn't even that much work—those two applications underpin a huge part of the modern Internet. The packaged versions that come with most modern Linux distros are ready to go out of the box. They certainly beat the pants off of the minimal DNS/DHCP services offered by most SOHO NAT routers. Once you have bind and dhcpd configured, they're bulletproof. The only time I interact with my setup is if I need to add a new static DHCP mapping for a host I want to always grab the same IP address.

So, hey, if the idea of having perfect forward and reverse DNS lookups on your LAN sounds exciting—and, come on, who doesn't want that?!—then pull up your terminal and strap in because we're going make it happen.

(Note that I'm relying a bit on Past Lee and this old blog entry for some of the explanations in this piece, so if any of the three people who read my blog notice any similarities in some of the text, it's because Past Lee wrote it first and I am absolutely stealing from him.)

But wait, there’s more!

This piece is intended to be part one of two. If the idea of having one's own bind and dhcpd servers sounds a little silly (and it's not—it's awesome ), it's actually a prerequisite for an additional future project with serious practical implications: our own fully functioning local ACME-enabled certificate authority capable of answering DNS-01 challenges so we can issue our own certificates to LAN services and not have to deal with TLS warnings like plebes.

("But Lee," you say, "why not just use actual-for-real LetsEncrypt with a real domain on my LAN?" Because that's considerably more complicated to implement if one does it the right way, and it means potentially dealing with split-horizon DNS and hairpinning if you also need to use that domain for any Internet-accessible stuff. Split-horizon DNS is handy and useful if you have requirements that demand it, but if you're a home user, you probably don't. We'll keep this as simple as possible and use LAN-specific DNS zones rather than real public domain names.)

We'll tackle all the certificate stuff in part two—because we have a ways to go before we can get there.

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You "recommend" using a static IP address for a DHCP/DNS server, I would use stronger language and say it's required. For DHCP...are you getting an IP from yourself on boot? I've never tried that, but sounds iffy. For DNS, if anything else on the network is statically configured, well, you need a stable IP for the DNS resolver.

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I’d flip that a bit on you. I’ve spent years trying to understand how dns is setup. And have found next to zero good explanations or comprehensive guide as to how it works on the whole. It isn’t well known, because it isn’t well taught, regulated, or documented.

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How to connect VPS with IP?

How to connect to a Windows VPS

  • Find the Remote Desktop Connection application. Click the start button on your computer and search for ‘Remote Desktop Connection’. …
  • Find the Remote Desktop Connection application. …
  • Enter your VPS IP. …
  • Gain administrative access. …
  • Connect to your VPS.

How to connect VPS IP to domain?

How to Point a Domain to a VPS IP Address

  • 1: Find the Zone Editor with your Domain Registrar.
  • 2: Edit the Zone File Records.
  • What About the Other DNS A Records?
  • 3: Verifying that the Zone Record Has Changed.
  • Get the Nameservers of your Registrar.
  • 4: Verify the Modified “A” Record.
  • 5: Waiting for the Changes to Propagate.

How do I assign an IP address to a VPS?

Introduction

  • Step 1: Log in to your client area. Log in to your client area and click on Services. …
  • Step 2: Click On Network. Now you will see the server details of your chosen server. …
  • Step 3: Increase IP address limit. …
  • Step 4: Select the required IP amount. …
  • Step 6: Check if the IPs are assigned.

Does a VPS use your IP?

This is one of the advantages that virtual servers have over the shared hosting configuration. VPS hosting comes with its own dedicated IP address. In some cases, the host may provide more than one per account, or you can opt to purchase additional IP addresses.

How do I link to VPS?

How to Point a Domain Name to VPS

  • Navigate to hPanel → Domains and select the domain in question.
  • Click DNS/Nameserver on the sidebar.
  • In the DNS record tab, go to the Manage DNS records section.
  • Find an existing A and CNAME record type in the DNS zone and replace their value with your VPS IP address.

How to Connect to Your VPS

How to connect VPS by CMD?

Access VPS via Windows Command Prompt or macOS Terminal

  • Open up Windows Command Prompt or macOS Terminal. …
  • Get the server’s IP address and username from the VPS. …
  • The message about “The authenticity of host ‘X.X.X.X’ ” can’t be established as expected. …
  • Enter your server’s password.

How do I check my VPS connection?

To check on the connection, is usually being done using the Windows built-in tool/program called ping/tracert (open Start >> Accessories >> Command Prompt on Windows, or click Start –> Run –> type CMD –> Click OK, then type ping and/or type tracert followed by an IP address).

Where is my VPS IP?

Click on a VPS and click on Manage VPS, to go to the management page. On the Overview page, select Networking tab and click on the IP address from the IP address Management list.

Can I use VPS as VPN?

VPS hosting can also be used to build VPN services, but this is typically of very limited use compared to full-service VPN plans offered commercially. For web hosting though, you will definitely need a hosting plan of some sort – VPS or otherwise.

Is VPS like VPN?

A VPN sends your traffic through an encrypted tunnel, helping you browse online privately and securely. On the other hand, a VPS is a hosting service that allows organizations to host websites on a digital server. Since it’s just virtual hosting, VPS offers no additional security compared with traditional servers.

How do I assign an IP address?

Setting the IP address on your PC or mobile computer

  • Click Start >Settings >Control Panel.
  • On the control panel, double-click Network Connections.
  • Right-click Local Area Connection.
  • Click Properties. …
  • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
  • Select Use the Following IP Address.

Can a VPS have multiple IP addresses?

You can assign up to 16 additional IP addresses to your virtual private server (VPS). With the Additional IP service, you get additional IPs (or floating IPs) that can be used to improve availability. Improved responsiveness to technical incidents that could threaten your business.

How do we assign IP address?

To enable DHCP or change other TCP/IP settings

  • Select Start, then type settings. Select Settings > Network & internet.
  • Do one of the following: …
  • Next to IP assignment, select Edit.
  • Under Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings, select Automatic (DHCP) or Manual. …
  • When you’re done, select Save.

Can I use VPS as proxy?

Yes, a VPS can be used as a proxy server. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between clients (such as web browsers) and other servers. It can help route traffic, provide caching, enhance security, and allow for anonymity by hiding the client’s IP address.

Can VPS work without Internet?

No, VPS cannot perform without the Internet.

Can websites detect VPS?

It doesn’t mean that there are bold letters proclaiming that you’re using a VPN, but based on IP addresses and encrypted traffic, they could, in theory, connect the dots. Websites and apps detect virtual private network use by blacklisting IP addresses that many different people around the world use to connect.

Why can’t i connect to my VPS?

Your software isn’t running

By far the most common is the software you’re trying to connect to has simply stopped working. Nothing is wrong with the VPS but rather the software you installed. Make sure that it is running.

How do I open a port in VPS?

Open A Port On The Windows VPS Firewall Through The Windows Firewall GUI

  • At first, execute run using Windows key + R keys and type firewall. …
  • On the new page, click on the Advanced setting at the left.
  • Once the new page is opened, choose Inbound Rules and then click on the New Rule…

What is VPS connection?

A virtual private server (VPS) is a virtual computer system controlled remotely from anywhere in the world. VPS servers allow you to run automated trading strategies unaffected by personal desktop or internet connectivity limitations.

How to connect to VPS without SSH?

VNC Viewer in your client area

  • go to Services→My Services in your client area;
  • choose relevant product from a list and press View details button;
  • use VNC button on the Information page;
  • run Java VNC application.

How to connect in cmd?

Type “mstsc /console /v:computername” into Command Prompt, and place “computername” with the specific username of the computer you want to connect to. For example, the username of the PC I want to log in to is Vivian PC. Attention: It’s unavailable to have multiple Remote Desktop Connections to one PC.

How to connect VPS Windows 10?

Connect Using Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)

  • Click on Start button. Click on the search field. Type “remote desktop.” Click on “>Remote Desktop Connection.”
  • Type the IP address of your Windows 10 VPS.
  • A new window will be displayed. You will have to insert your user name and password.

How to connect to IP address in cmd?

  • From the desktop, navigate through; Start > Run> type “cmd.exe”. A command prompt window will appear.
  • At the prompt, type “ipconfig /all”. All IP information for all network adapters in use by Windows will be displayed.

How to configure IP with cmd?

The ipconfig command

  • Go to “Start > Run” and type ” cmd ” (no quotes), then select “OK”
  • Type ” ipconfig /release ” (no quotes) and press “Enter”
  • Once the prompt returns, type ” ipconfig /renew ” (no quotes), then hit “Enter,”
  • Finally, type ” exit ” (without quotes) then press “Enter” to close the window.

How to find IP address in cmd?

Here’s how to find your local IP address in Command Prompt:

  • Right-click the Windows Start menu and select Run.
  • Type cmd in the search field and click OK.
  • In Command Prompt, type ipconfig and hit Enter. Scroll to IPv4 Address to see your local IP address.

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How to set a static internal IP in Ubuntu

Quick links, how to set static internal ip in ubuntu using the gui, how to set static internal ip in ubuntu using the terminal and text editor.

There comes a time when you might have to configure Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution with a static IP address. While you can't change your external static IP address, since it's the one your internet service provider provides, you can change your internal one. This is the IP address used on your network inside your home or office.

Though many tasks on Ubuntu usually require you to visit the terminal app and deal with lines of text, changing your internal IP is easy. You can do this through the settings app and the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Of course, if you want, you can also swap things out by going through the terminal. Here's how.

Without any technical know-how or knowledge, you can set a static IP in Ubuntu through the settings app. Just note, you will have to use the terminal once to find a range of IP addresses that you can assign. Once you do that, you just tap the Windows Key or the Superkey on your device and search for Settings . Once the app is open, proceed with the steps below.

  • If you're connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, choose Wi-Fi . If you're connected via Ethernet, select Network.
  • Once the interface is open, click the settings icon next to the network you're connected to.
  • From the list of tabs at the top, choose IPv4.
  • Under ipv4 method, be sure to choose Manual.
  • Under Addresses, enter the IP address, the Netmask, and the Gateway you want to use. For finding IP addresses that'll work on your network, you can proceed with the steps below.
  • Open a terminal session. With Ctrl, Alt, and T. Install net-tools with the command sudo apt install net-tools.
  • In this case, we have an inet of 192.168.1.176 and a netmask of 255.255.255.0. We can enter those numbers and can calculate the usable range using this website .
  • When you've calculated the usable range of addresses, choose a valid IP address that falls within this range. Then, you can click Apply at the top.

Any changes you apply will automatically go into effect. If you want, you can also use the terminal to confirm your IP address. Launch it with Ctrl, Alt, and T on your keyboard. Once launched, enter the command ip addr or ip a . You should see an interface IP address listed.

If you're a bit more technical and want to set a static IP in Ubuntu using the terminal, that is possible. You'll have to edit some lines of text and go through a few extra steps, but here's how:

  • Display information about your network. Use the command nmcli connection show. You'll see a network name, a UUID, a Type, and a Device. If this package isn't installed (though it should be, as it comes preinstalled with Ubuntu), then run sudo apt-get install network-manager
  • Note down the range of IP addresses you'll be able to use. Use the command ip addr to find out your machine's current IP address. This tutorial assumes that your network adapter is called enp0s3. If it isn't, then look for the correct one and also change the interface names in the subsequent commands. In the above example, we have an inet of 10.0.2.15, with the /24 denoting that the network uses a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask. In most cases, your usable network range will be whatever is in the first three places of the internal IP address, and then any unused number on your network between 1 and 255 in the last section. For example, we can use 10.0.2.16. If you're unsure, you can enter the subnet mask and your internal IP address into this website to calculate the usable range.
  • Note the IP address of your default gateway with the command ip r. In our example, it's 10.2.2.2.
  • Next, we'll add a new static connection option. Run the following command, making sure to change the numbers after "ip4" and "gw4" depending on your network conditions. These are the IP address you want to change your machine to and the current default gateway, respectively. sudo nmcli con add con-name "static" ifname enp0s3 type ethernet ip4 10.0.2.13/24 gw4 10.0.2.2 In our case, we do the following.
  • Set your DNS, manual DHCP (so, a static IP), and enable the connection. You can do that by running the following commands in succession. nmcli con mod "static" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1,8.8.8.8" You can swap out the DNS servers above for whatever you want, they are in order of primary and secondary. nmcli con mod "static" ipv4.method manual; nmcli con up "static" ifname enp0s3 Once done, you can run nmcli con show to see if the new connection is enabled. If the output above looks like yours, then you're ready to go!

Setting complete

That's all you need to set up a static IP in Ubuntu. It doesn't take much effort. Remember, we're always writing about Linux, so you can check out our guide to the best Linux laptops should you need one.

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