Specify a static IP address and settings needed for DNS and WINS

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To specify a static IP address and settings needed for DNS and WINS

During Setup, in the Networking Settings dialog box, click Custom settings, and then click Next.
In the Networking Components dialog box, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Use the following IP address.
In IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway, type the appropriate addresses.
Under Use the following DNS server addresses, type the address of a preferred DNS server and, optionally, an alternate DNS server.

If the local server is the preferred or alternate DNS server, type the same IP address as assigned in the previous step.
If you will use a WINS server, click Advanced, and then click the WINS tab in the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box to add the IP address of one or more WINS servers.
Click OK in each dialog box, and continue with Setup.

Note

For information about configuring networking settings (including a static IP address) after Setup, see Related Topics.

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