Windows 7 Network Configuration:

Images below show the steps..
  • Go to Windows Start Menu
  • Go to `Control Panel`
  • Go to `Network and Sharing Center`
  • Go to `Change Adapter Settings` (left menu)
  • Highlight Network Adapter (Network Card)
  • Right Click NIC, Choose `Properties`
  • Scroll down to `Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)`
  • Highlight `Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)`
  • Click `Properties` button
  • Choose `Use the following IP address`
  • Enter appropriate IP Settings including: Address, Netmask and Gateway
  • Choose `Use the following DNS server addresses`
  • Enter appropriate DNS settings into `Preferred DNS server`
  • Hit OK Button
  • Hit OK Button
  • Close remaining Windows


Your now setup for a Static IP w/ defined Netmask, Gateway and DNS server smile

Start Menu, Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center:



Change Adapter Settings:



Highlight Network Adapter, Choose Properties:



Network Adapter settings, Scroll to find TCP/IPv4:



Default TCP/IPv4 Settings:



Change Settings To What You Want: