

Also, select the Use the following DNS server address option and enter a value for Preferred DNS server. If you want to disable DHCP and enter your network settings instead, select the Use the following IP address option and enter values for IP address, Subnet mask, and Default Gateway. If you want to enable DHCP, make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, and Obtain DNS server address automatically.You may need to perform the following steps for the Internet Protocol Version 6 option as well. Click the Internet Protocol Version 4 option and click the Properties button.

On the network connection status window, click the Properties button.Double-click the active network connection. You should see at least two types of network connections: Ethernet and Wi-Fi.On the Windows desktop, press the Windows key+ X on the keyboard to open the Power User menu.Entering wrong settings can result in your Internet or Network connection not working anymore.

When disabling DHCP and using a static IP address, make sure you know and enter all the correct settings.
