Configuring a Static IP on Your Netgear Router

Internet protocol is a set of rules that an internet device uses to send and receive signals. There are two types of IP addresses- static and dynamic.

A static IP address is manually configured by the users as its remains the same. Configuring a static IP address on a wireless device like a router is not a hard task but sometimes users find it difficult to do so. If you are one of them, facing an issue while assigning a static IP address on your Netgear router, then here we will provide you with a complete solution to set a static IP on your Netgear Nighthawk router.

ISP(Internet Service Provider) assigns a dynamic IP address to every device connected with the internet networks. But, sometimes users want to have their device for a static IP address to establish a connection to the Internet networks.

There are many reasons for which a user needs a static IP address:

• If you require to share data between two different devices in the mutual network.

• Want to use your computer as a Media Server.

• Useful when you want to run a remote access application on your device.

• Want to operate devices such as printers, scanners, etc. by connecting to your system.

• Useful in hosting a website from your home

• Sometimes, the Netgear router also needs a static IP for working efficiently.

These are some reasons for which users require to configure a static IP address on their Netgear routers. Here, we are giving you the information about configuring a static IP address on your Netgear router.

• In the initial stage, make sure that your all devices are connected.

• Open an internet browser on your preferred device.

Important Note: Make sure that you are using the latest version of the Internet browser.

• Go to the address bar and type routerlogin URL.

• Press the Enter button and the Netgear Nighthawk router login page will appear.

• You are required to enter the default username and password and then, click the Log in button.

Important note: For default username and password, refer to the manual which comes along with the product at the time of purchase.

• Once logged in, the Netgear admin panel will appear, then you are required to browse the cursor to the Settings menu.

• In the Settings Menu, look for the Internet option and click it.

• An Internet setup page will appear on the screen.

• Now, select a radio button located in the front of the option “Does your Internet connection require a login?”

• After enabling the radio button, move further to the ISP menu for selecting the encapsulation method.

• Afterward, you are required to type the username provided by your Internet Service Provider.

• Enter the password too and then you are required to click the Enter button.

• In some cases, ISP also ask you for a service name. Then, you need to enter the service name too.

• Now, you need to go to the Connection mode menu and select the option according to your need from the listed options- Manually Connect, Always-On, or Dial on Demand.

• After performing the step, select the radio button located in front of the Internet Address and click the Apply button.

• Finally, you have successfully set a static IP address on your Netgear Nighthawk device.

Important Note: If you assign a static IP address to two different network devices, then they will stop operating.

Hopefully, this above-mentioned information help you configure a static IP address to your Netgear Nighthawk router. You can also perform this function using the Netgear Nighthawk app. Leave a comment if you like the post.