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==Set up==
The instruction below are aimed to be applied and used with the '''Ubuntu 16.04''' Operating System (OS), although the configuration is quite similar on other versions of Ubuntu and Linux.
===Step 1: Search===
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First, go to the '''System Settings''' menu. To reach it, type in "System Settings" in Ubuntu's search field located in the top left-hand corner of the screen. Click on the "System Settings" icon in the search results field:
[[File:Ubuntu system settings.png]]
===Step 2: System Settings===
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When in the '''System Settings''' window, click the '''Network''' icon located under "Hardware":
[[File:Ubuntu network.png]]
===Step 3: Network===
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Next, in the '''Network''' window, select the Network connection (interface) associated with the Ethernet adapter that you wish to set up the Static IP for and click '''Options''':
[[File:Ubuntu network interface selection.png]]
===Step 4: Ethernet connection settings===
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Next, click on '''IPv4 Settings''' and select '''Manual''' from the '''Method''' drop down list.
[[File:Ubuntu network interface method selection.png]]
===Step 5: Specifying an IP address===
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Finally, click the '''Add''' button and enter a Static IP for your PC and other required information:
* Address - e.g., '''192.168.1.2'''
* Netmask - '''24''' (24 means a 24-bit long netmask, which is the equivalent to 255.255.255.0. You can find more information on Netmasks '''[[What_is_a_Netmask%3F|here]]''')
* Gateway - '''192.168.1.1''' (router's default IP address):
[[File:Ubuntu setting a static ip address.png]]
===Step 6: additional notes===
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* '''Note 1''': once you are done with your configurations (the reason you needed a Static IP), you should undo the changes that you made to the computer's IPv4 configuration, because otherwise you might not have an Internet connection. To undo these changes, go back to the Editing Ehternet connection and set the '''Method''' to '''Automatic (DHCP)'''
* '''Note 2''': if you are planning on using this configuration permanently and will require access to the Internet, add some DNS Servers in to the IPv4 configuration in '''[[Template:How_to_set_up_a_static_ip_address_on_a_windows_10_pc#Step_5:_Internet_Protocol_Version_4_.28TCP.2FIPv4.29|Step 5]]'''
* '''Note 3''': if at some point your router's LAN IP address was changed from its default value (192.168.1.1) or if you are using this set up in order to connect to another device (an IP camera, for example), make sure to specify a different '''Default Gateway''' in '''[[Template:How_to_set_up_a_static_ip_address_on_a_windows_10_pc#Step_5:_Internet_Protocol_Version_4_.28TCP.2FIPv4.29|Step 5]]''' accordingly. i.e., if the router's address was changed, make sure to specify the current LAN IP address of the router. If you're connecting to another device (e.g., camera), specify that device's IP address.
The instruction below are aimed to be applied and used with the '''Ubuntu 16.04''' Operating System (OS), although the configuration is quite similar on other versions of Ubuntu and Linux.
===Step 1: Search===
----
First, go to the '''System Settings''' menu. To reach it, type in "System Settings" in Ubuntu's search field located in the top left-hand corner of the screen. Click on the "System Settings" icon in the search results field:
[[File:Ubuntu system settings.png]]
===Step 2: System Settings===
----
When in the '''System Settings''' window, click the '''Network''' icon located under "Hardware":
[[File:Ubuntu network.png]]
===Step 3: Network===
----
Next, in the '''Network''' window, select the Network connection (interface) associated with the Ethernet adapter that you wish to set up the Static IP for and click '''Options''':
[[File:Ubuntu network interface selection.png]]
===Step 4: Ethernet connection settings===
----
Next, click on '''IPv4 Settings''' and select '''Manual''' from the '''Method''' drop down list.
[[File:Ubuntu network interface method selection.png]]
===Step 5: Specifying an IP address===
----
Finally, click the '''Add''' button and enter a Static IP for your PC and other required information:
* Address - e.g., '''192.168.1.2'''
* Netmask - '''24''' (24 means a 24-bit long netmask, which is the equivalent to 255.255.255.0. You can find more information on Netmasks '''[[What_is_a_Netmask%3F|here]]''')
* Gateway - '''192.168.1.1''' (router's default IP address):
[[File:Ubuntu setting a static ip address.png]]
===Step 6: additional notes===
----
* '''Note 1''': once you are done with your configurations (the reason you needed a Static IP), you should undo the changes that you made to the computer's IPv4 configuration, because otherwise you might not have an Internet connection. To undo these changes, go back to the Editing Ehternet connection and set the '''Method''' to '''Automatic (DHCP)'''
* '''Note 2''': if you are planning on using this configuration permanently and will require access to the Internet, add some DNS Servers in to the IPv4 configuration in '''[[Template:How_to_set_up_a_static_ip_address_on_a_windows_10_pc#Step_5:_Internet_Protocol_Version_4_.28TCP.2FIPv4.29|Step 5]]'''
* '''Note 3''': if at some point your router's LAN IP address was changed from its default value (192.168.1.1) or if you are using this set up in order to connect to another device (an IP camera, for example), make sure to specify a different '''Default Gateway''' in '''[[Template:How_to_set_up_a_static_ip_address_on_a_windows_10_pc#Step_5:_Internet_Protocol_Version_4_.28TCP.2FIPv4.29|Step 5]]''' accordingly. i.e., if the router's address was changed, make sure to specify the current LAN IP address of the router. If you're connecting to another device (e.g., camera), specify that device's IP address.
