DHCP IP Reservation or Set a Static IP Address for a Device

Instructions to have your Wi-Fi network assign the same IP address to a specific device to easily associate with your local network

Most devices use DHCP, which assigns dynamic IP addresses, but sometimes, you want devices to always have the same IP address.

For example, a wireless printer and computer locate each other using IP addresses. Your computer may not always be able to find it, as the printer's IP address changes. Assigning a static IP address for the printer assures that your computer will always know the address of your printer as it won’t change if it’s rebooted or if a DHCP IP lease expires.

Note:

• This article applies only to local devices connected to your router (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.). They can have static IP addresses that only your router sees. Anyone outside of the connected router won’t see these static IP addresses. But your router can also have a visible static IP address. 

Google Nest 

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Tap Favorites > Wifi > Settings > Advanced Networking.
3. Tap DHCP IP reservations > Add IP reservations.
4. Tap the device for which you’d like to assign a static IP.
5. Enter a static IP address, then tap Save

Mac OS

1. Launch System Settings.
2. Click on Network.
3. Select the network connection you want to configure from the list on the right side of the window, such as Wi-Fi or Thunderbolt Bridge.
4. After selecting the network, click on the Details button.
5. Click the TCP/IP tab.
6. Set the Configure IPv4 option to Manually.
7. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP/network administrator.
8. Enter the Subnet mask.
9. Enter the Router.
10. Click on DNS from the left sidebar, then click on the + icon and enter the DNS number.
11. Click OK and then Apply.

Windows

1. Start by opening the Control Panel. To do this, click the Start button and search for the Control Panel and open it. Now, select Network and Sharing Center from the list.
2. Under the View Your Active Networks section, select the network connection you want to modify. This will be either a wired connection (Ethernet cable) or a wireless connection (Wi-Fi).
3. Select Change Adapter Options.
4. Find the network adapter that you want to set a static IP address and right-click on it and select Properties.
5. Click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and select Properties.
6. In the General tab, select the Use the following IP address option.
7. Here, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for your network.
8. Click OK to save the new settings and close the window.
9. Restart your computer to apply the new static IP address settings.

iOS

1. Open the Settings app on your device and tap on the Wi-Fi option.
2. Tap on the information (i) icon next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
3. Scroll down to the IP Address section and tap on the Configure IP option.
4. Select the Manual option.
5. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and router details that you have obtained from your ISP or network administrator.
6. Tap on the Save button to save your changes.
7. Tap on the Wi-Fi button to turn Wi-Fi back on.

Android

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device and tap on Network and Internet.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi settings.
3. Tap on the Wi-Fi network setting button that you want to set up the static IP address for.
4. Scroll down and tap on Advanced to access the advanced Wi-Fi settings.
5. Tap on the IP Settings section and select Static.
6. Here a dropdown will show where you can enter the IP address, gateway, network mask and DNS information that your network administrator has provided you.
7. Tap on Save to save the settings.
8. Reboot your device to apply the changes.

Xbox One

1. Open the side menu
2. Go to the right to System then down to Settings
3. Under General go over to Network Settings
4. Go to the right and down to Advanced settings
5. Make note of the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway
6. Go to IP settings and Manual
7. Enter a number from 1 to 255 in the last box, recommended to add 100 to your IP address in the last box. The first 3 boxes will stay the same. (example: IP address: 196-165-0-6, enter 196-165-0-106)
8. Enter your Subnet mask and Gateway
9. press "B"

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