Steps to change IP addresses on computers and Macs
For whatever reason you want to change your IP address . For example, you are using a computer network in the same building, or connecting a computer network to many other computers. Sometimes you can't access it because of a network connection error. Setting up and changing IP addresses is one of the best solutions for you. The following article The network administrator will show you how to change IP addresses on computers and Macs.
If you don't know how to find your computer's IP address, see how to do it here.
Method 1: Change the IP address on Windows
Step 1: Disable network connection
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First press the Windows + R key combination to bring up the Run dialog box
Next press Command and Enter.
Finally type "ipconfig / release" and press Enter.
Step 2: Open Control Panel
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Go to Network and Internet select Network and Sharing Cente , then select Change adapter settings .
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Right-click on the network connection you are using. The network connection you are using may be "Local Area Connection" or "Wireless Internet Connection" .
Next click on Properties .
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Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4) , then click on Properties .
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On the General tab , click "Use the following IP address" . Your next task is to enter the IP address in the IP Address field.
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When you have finished entering the IP address on the IP Address field , the address on the Subnet Mask entry will automatically enter. Click OK to close the General tab window and save the IP address you changed.
Then click OK to return to the "Local Area Connection" screen.
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A dialog box will appear informing you that your current connection has been activated, some other settings will be disabled . "You just need to click " OK " .
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Right-click on your connection again, select " Properties".
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In the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4) , then click on Properties .
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Mark "Obtain an IP address automatically".
Then proceed to close the dialog window. So your computer already has a new IP address .
See also: 6 ways to view IP addresses on computers, smartphones or Tablet
Method 2: Change IP address on Mac
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Open Safari browser.
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Under Dropdown Menu , select Preferences .
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Select the Advanced tab .
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On the screen you will see Proxies , click " Change Settings ." . The Network customization window will appear.
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Check the Web Proxy (HTTP) section.
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Find the appropriate IP address . The best way is to find the Web site that provides free Proxy Server.
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Find the appropriate Web Proxy then enter the IP Address Proxy on the Proxy Server dialog box in your custom Network .
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Enter the port number ( Port number)
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Click "OK" and " Apply" to activate your changes.
Good luck!
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