Guide to Configure Static IP Address on Windows Server 2022

This guide walks you through the steps needed to configure a static IP address on a Windows Server 2022 system.

Step 1: Open Network Connections

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter.

Step 2: Select the Network Adapter

Locate the network adapter you wish to configure:

• Right-click on the relevant adapter (usually labeled as “Ethernet”) and select Properties.

Step 3: Open Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Settings

1. In the Properties window, scroll to find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

2. Click on it to highlight, then click on the Properties button.

Step 4: Configure the Static IP Address

1. In the properties window, select Use the following IP address.

2. Fill in the fields as follows:

• IP address: 192.168.1.100 (replace with your desired static IP)
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway: 192.168.1.1

3. Under Use the following DNS server addresses, fill in:

• Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
• Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4

4. Click OK to close the TCP/IPv4 properties, and then click Close to close the adapter properties.

Step 5: Verify the Configuration

To verify your statically assigned IP address:

• Open the Command Prompt by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and pressing Enter.
• Type the command below and press Enter:

This command will display the network configuration details including your newly assigned static IP address.

Conclusion

You have successfully configured a static IP address on Windows Server 2022!