Windows 7 Using alternative IPv4 configuration on Windows7

Steps to Configure a Static IP Address:​

1. Access Network and Sharing Center:
   • Click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center."
   []Change Adapter Settings:
   • Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left side of the window.
   []Configure Network Adapter:
   • Right-click on your network adapter (Realtek RTL8139/810x NIC) and select "Properties."
   []Select IPv4 Properties:
   • Double-click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
   []Manually Configure IP Address:
   • Select the option to "Use the following IP address" and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses manually based on your alternate configuration.
2. Validate Settings:
   • Click "OK" to save the settings.

     Configuring Your Static IP Address Details:​

     • IP Address: 192.168.0.98
     • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
     • Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
     • Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.0.2
     • Alternate DNS Server: 203.162.0.181
     By setting up a static IP address with the same details as your alternate configuration, you can ensure that your laptop can connect to the network even when the DHCP server is not available. This way, you won't encounter connectivity issues due to DHCP server downtime. After configuring the static IP address, you should be able to access local network resources and the internet without relying on the DHCP server.