(Sep 25, 2012 03:48 PM)InZanitY Wrote: You probably have windows xp. Right click on your network adapter and click properies, then select IPv4 and click properties to change your IP.
Yes, I have Windows XP. It took a while, since I don't know how to right click on my network adapter, but I think I found what you're referring to. I had to go to "Control Panel," then "Network Connections," and then "Local Area Connection." I right clicked on that and then clicked on "Properties." Under "General," it said "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)," which I highlighted and then clicked on "Properties." Only then did I see something similar to what your tutorial referred to. "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" were selected. I can see where I can enter numbers for addresses I select. If I enter an IP address and tell it to use it, does that mean that I will have that as a static IP address? Another tutorial suggested using no-ip.com to get a static IP address. Why would anyone do that when it can be done this way? How can I be sure that the address I select is available?