How to Change the IP Address on Your Computer

Changing your computer's IP address can help you solve network connection problems or achieve a specific network configuration. Here are some simple steps to guide you on how to change your computer's IP address on the Windows operating system.

Step 1: Open Network Settings

1. Find the network connection icon in the Windows taskbar, right-click and select "Open Network and Internet Settings".

2. In the "Settings" window, select "Change adapter options".

3. In the "Network Connections" window, find the network connection you are currently using, right-click and select "Properties".

Step 2: Change IPv4 Settings

1. In the "Network Connection Properties" window, find "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)", select it and click "Properties".

2. In the "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" window, select "Use the following IP address".

3. Enter the new IP address and subnet mask you want to set in the "IP Address" and "Subnet Mask" fields.

4. If you need to set the default gateway and DNS server addresses, you can enter the corresponding information in the corresponding fields.

5. After confirming the settings, click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Check the IP address changes

1. After the changes are completed, you can check whether your new IP address is effective by opening the command prompt (CMD) and entering the "ipconfig" command.

2. Enter the "ipconfig /release" and "ipconfig /renew" commands in the command prompt to release and renew the IP address to ensure that the changes are effective.

With the above steps, you can successfully change the IP address on your Windows computer. Please note that changing the IP address may affect your network connection. Make sure you understand your network setting requirements and operate with caution.