How to change the IP Address on your Windows PC?

To assign a new static IP address with Windows 10, you will need to open the “Network Connections” window. To do so, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.

In the list of network, select the one you want to use for the connection. Do a right click and select “Properties”.

../../_images/change_ip_windows_network_connection.png — Fig. 328 Network Connections

Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). If you want to assign a static IP address to this network, you must select “Use the following IP address”. Then enter the right IP address and mask in each field. Click on “OK”.

../../_images/static_ip_address_internet_protocol_version_4.png — Fig. 329 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties

Important

The computer’s IP address must belong to the same subnet as the connected device IP address. For example, if your device has an IP address of 192.168.1.50 with a mask of 255.255.255.0, the computer’s IP address must be between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.49 or between 192.168.1.51 and 192.168.1.254 with the same mask.