DIGITAL CITIZEN by Codrut Neagu published on 09/05/2022 creoDIGITAL CITIZEN Q command-line fan and want to learn how to change the IP address from Command Prompt or PowerShell? Read on and find out how all of these are done in both Windows 11 and Windows 10: NOTE: To be able to change your IP address in either Windows 10 or Windows 11, you r 3 in using an administrator account. Also, you should already know what IP addresses and subnet= DIGITAL CITIZEN app Because it relies on the visual interface of the operating system, this is probably the easiest method for changing the IP address of your Windows 10 computer or device. First, open the Settings app: a quick way to do that is to push the Settings button from the Start Menu or to press Windows + J on your keyboard simultaneously. 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This is also called a dynamic IP address.DIGITAL CITIZEN Edit IP settings — on Soe Carcel Edit IP settings to get an IP address automatically via DHCPDIGITAL CITIZEN Q has its own distinct IP address, so you must enter the required details for both /Pv4 and /Pv6 if you choose to enable both.DIGITAL CITIZENDIGITAL CITIZEN IPva @--@ Pacers Atmate ONS IPv6 ao.= DIGITAL CITIZEN protocols, you have to enter the following details: + IP address: Type the static IP address that you want to use. For example, | want to change the IP address (IPv4) of my Windows 10 PC to 192.168.50.10. © Subnet prefix length: Type the prefix length that determines the size of the subnet. For example, | configured my router to use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, which means that | have to enter a “Subnet prefix length” of 24 (the number of 1 bits in the netmask). If | had a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0, the prefix length would have been 16, and so on. * Gateway: Type the IP address of your router. In my case, that's 192.168.50.1DIGITAL CITIZEN unmet preter 2 | Gateway nent @= DIGITAL CITIZEN Q tney are automauicany assignea by your router. However, 11 you want to Change nem too, you can do so. TIP: Here are more ways to change DNS settings in Windows. Once you've entered all the details, click or tap on Save, and Windows 10 changes your IP address.| soteway DIGITAL CITIZEN saan x (Pa Suet rei egth ea [eres Pretred DAS= DIGITAL CITIZEN correct, Otnerwise, your windows IU FL 1oses internet Connecuvity. 11 nat nappens, change your IP address back to Automatic (DHCP) so that your router can change it to something that works 2. How to change the IP address in Windows 11 using the Settings app As it involves mainly clicks or taps and anyone can follow its steps, this is likely the easiest way of changing the IP address of your Windows 11 PC. Here's how it goes: Open the Settings app: a quick way to do that is to use its Pinned shortcut from the Start Menu or press Windows + / on your keyboard. 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K recs ete hao 6 Oe Un speed Recsvansiy: 1081951 Irs ares: @ Windows Update one Uni locl 6 ses: fet 362 The Edit button next to IP assignmentDIGITAL CITIZEN automatically by the router, choose Automatic (DHCP).DIGITAL CITIZEN Edit network IP settings ~ ‘tomatic (OHCP) Let Windows 11 get an IP address automatically via DHCPDIGITAL CITIZEN Q in mind that each one needs a distinct IP address, so you'll have to specify details for both /Pv4 and /Pvé6 if you decide to enable both.DIGITAL CITIZENDIGITAL CITIZEN 1Pv6 up.DIGITAL CITIZEN * IP address: Enter the static IP address you want to use. For instance, I'm changing the IP address (IPv4) of my Windows 11 computer to 192.168.50.10. * Subnet mask: Type the subnet mask used by your network. For example, I've configured my mesh Wi-Fi to use a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, which means that this is the number sequence | need to enter. * Gateway: Specify the IP address of your router or mesh Wi-Fi. 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How to change the IP address in Windows using the Control Panel In both Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can also change your IP address from the Control Panel. 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The eax Woestie | Dagrone up Opening the Properties of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)DIGITAL CITIZEN Q where you can change your IP address: If you want to use a dynamic IP address that’s automatically assigned to your Windows PC by your router, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” Then, click or tap on OK and close all the windows you've opened previouslyDIGITAL CITIZEN General Altemate Configuration ‘Yeu can get ® settings assigned automaticaly if your network ths capably, Othervise, you need to ask you network admnistator ‘fer the appropriate P settings. (Qobtan an iP address astonaialy Ose the folowing I actress: Oobtan ons serve adc automaticaly OUse the folowing DNS server addresses:= DIGITAL CITIZEN gaaress, 1nen, enver ine requirea Getalis Manually. 1 Gaaress, uOTIeL Mask, ana Vejaut gateway, just like we've shown you in the previous chapters of this guideDIGITAL CITIZEN You can oetP settings assioned automaticaly if your network supports thes capailty. Otherse, you need to ask your netwerk admnistator forthe appre P setngs obtain an? address automaticaly (O Use te fotowng i adares Baddess: [ Subnatmacke Default catenay: (0 Use the folowing ONS server adress: Prefered DNS server ‘Alternate DNS server: Cabdate settings uon exitDIGITAL CITIZEN openea auring ine process. 4. How to change the IP address in Windows 10 and Windows 11 using commands You can also change the IP address using any of the command-line tools in Windows. Launch PowerShell, run Command Prompt, or open a tab for any of them in Windows Terminal. Then, regardless of what your favorite console is, run this command: netsh interface ip show config In the displayed results, identify the network adapter for which you want to change the IP address. For example, the name of my network interface is Wi-Fi, as shown in the screenshot below,DIGITAL CITIZEN Find the name of your network adapter in CMD or PowerShellDIGITAL CITIZEN netsh interface ip set address “Network Interface Name” dhep Replace Network Interface Name with the name of your network connection, For example, | need to run: netsh interface ip set address “WI-FI” dhep.DIGITAL CITIZEN Use this command to set a dynamic IP address If you want to set a static IP address, run this command netsh interface ip set address name= “Network Interface Name” static [IP address] [Subnet Masi] [Gateway]DIGITAL CITIZEN netsh interface ip set address name="Wi-Fi" static 192.168,50.10 255.255.255.0 192.168.50.1= . Tu DIGITAL CITIZEN Q How do you change the IP address in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Now you know not just one, but four different methods to change your IP address and set it to dynamic or static. What's your favorite way of doing this? Do you know other methods? 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