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# How to set a Static IP Address in Windows 7, 8, or 10

To change laptop network card settings in Windows, you’ll need to open the “Network Connections” window. Hit Windows+R, type “ncpa.cpl” into the Run box, and then hit Enter.

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In the “Network Connections” window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the “Properties” command.

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In the properties window for the adapter, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click the “Properties” button.

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Select the “Use the following IP address” option, and then type in the IP address and subnet mask as per picture below

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When you’re ready, click the “OK” button and close network adapter’s properties window.

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Please remember to revert back to previous settings when you are done with the WeldCloud gateway configuration.