How to make your computer obtain a proper IP address

How to make your computer obtain a proper IP address?

Your computer's IP address must be within the same range of the router's IP address. Make your computer obtain a proper IP address is essential.

Note: For some devices like A3/A30/A6/PW201A/W150M/W300M, you should set a proper IP address manually for your computer.

Select your computer's operating system from the list for instructions.

Windows XP

Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows Vista

Mac OS X®

l  Window XP

Step 1:

Click button, select Control Panel, then point to Network Connections and double click on it.

Step 2:

i. For a wired network connection, right-click Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
ii. For a wireless network connection, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

Step 3:

From the General tab, make sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked, and then click Properties.

Step 4:

Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically, or select Use the following IP address and set a proper IP address manually. Click OK.    

l  Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows Vista

Step 1:

i. For Windows 7/Windows Vista:

Click on the  button at the bottom left corner of the screen, and then click on Control Panel.

ii. For Windows 8:

If you are using a PC, move the mouse to the bottom or top right corner of the screen and select the cog icon labelled Settings and then Control Panel.
If you are using a tablet, swipe left from the right side of the screen and select Settings and then Control Panel.

Step 2:

Select Network and Internet then go to Network and Sharing Center, or point to Network and Sharing Center directly.

Step 3:

i. For Windows 7/Windows 8: click on Change adapter settings.

ii. For Windows Vista: click on Mange network connections.

Step 4:

i. For a wired network connection, right-click Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
ii. For a wireless network connection, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

Step 5:

From the Networking tab, make sure Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is checked, and then click Properties.

Step 6:

Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically, or select Use the following IP address and set a proper IP address manually. Click OK.

l  Mac OS X®

Here we take Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 for example.

Step 1:

Click on  icon, then select System Preference.

Step 2:

Click on Network icon.

Step 3:

i. For a wired network connection, click Ethernet.     

ii. For a wireless network connection, click Airport. From the Configure: dropdown menu, choose Using DHCP to obtain a proper address automatically, or choose Manually to set a proper address. Click Apply.