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How to set a static IP on Windows Server (2019)

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Set a static IP as usual:

To set a static IP address in Windows 7, 8, and 10:

• Click Start Menu > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
• Click Change adapter settings .
• Right-click on Wi-Fi or Local Area Connection.
• Click Properties .
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .
• Select Use the following IP address .
• Enter the IP address , Subnet mask , Default gateway , and DNS server .

Unfortunately, Windows Server does not show our assigned static IP.

If you type, you see that a different ip (marked as preferred) is used and our static IP is a duplicate:

C:\Users\Administrator> ipconfig /all

To fix it, enter this from Command Prompt:

C:\Users\Administrator> netsh interface ipv4 show inter

result as: Idx Met MTU State Name ---  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------------------------   1          50  4294967295  connected     Loopback Pseudo-Interface 1 11          10        1500  connected     Local Area Connection       11: <=Keep it in mind Next run this command:            

C:\Users\Administrator>netsh interface ipv4 set interface 11 dadtransmits=0 store=persistent

Next, enter Run > services.msc > disable DHCP Client service Final, restart your server.

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How to assign static IP address on Windows Server 2022

Here are two easy ways to configure a static TCP/IP address on your Windows Server 2022 installation.

On Windows Server 2022 (or 2019 and 2016), you can assign a static IP address in at least two ways through the graphical user interface (GUI) or commands, and in this guide, you will learn how.

When planning to install the server version of Windows , configuring a static IP address is among one the first tasks you have to complete as it will make it easier to share files and printers, and you may need this configuration to set up other networking features like port forwarding. Otherwise, services can stop working at any time.

By default, the server and client version of Windows receives a dynamic network configuration from the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and since it’s “dynamic,” it can change at any time. If this happens to a server, users won’t be able to connect to the services. 

Regardless of the service you plan to configure on the server, you must make sure to set a static IP address, and on Windows Server 2022, you can perform this task in at least two ways through Control Panel and PowerShell.

This guide will teach you the steps to assign a static TCP/IP address on Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016.

Configure static IP address on Windows Server from Control Panel

Configure static ip address on windows server from powershell.

To assign a static IP on Windows Server 2022, use these steps:

Open Control Panel on Windows Server.

Click on Network and Internet .

Click on  Network and Sharing Center .

Click the Change adapter settings option on the left navigation pane.

Right-click the network adapter and select the Properties option.

Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option.

Click the Properties button.

Select the “Use the following IP address” option.

Assign the static IP address – for example, 10.1.4.120 .

Specify a Subnet mask . Typically, on a home network, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 .

Specify a Default gateway . (Usually, your router’s IP address. For example, 10.1.4.1 .)

Under the “Use the following DNS server addresses set Preferred DNS server” section, set the Preferred DNS server address , usually your router’s IP address or server IP address providing DNS resolutions (for example, 10.1.4.1 ).

(Optional) Specify an Alternative DNS server , which the computer will use if it cannot reach the preferred DNS server.

Click the OK button.

Click the Close button again.

Once you complete the steps, you can open your web browser and load a website to see if the configuration works.

To set a static IP address with PowerShell on Windows Server 2022, use these steps:

Open Start.

Search for PowerShell , right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

Type the following command to view the current configuration and press Enter :

Confirm the “InterfaceIndex,” “IPv4Address,” “IPv4DefaultGateway,” and “DNSServer.”

Type the following command to set a static IP address on Windows Server 2022 and press Enter :

In the command, replace the “InterfaceIndex” number with the corresponding number of your adapter. Change “IPAddress” with the static IP address you want to assign to your device. Replace “PrefixLength” (subnet mask) with the correct bit number if necessary. Usually, the setting is “24” to represent “255.255.255.0.” Also, replace the “DefaultGateway” option with the default gateway address (usually the router) of the network.

Type the following command to set the DNS server IP address and press Enter :

(Optional) Type the following command to set a secondary DNS server address and press Enter :

In the command, change the “InterfaceIndex” number with your network adapter number and “ServerAddresses” with the DNS IP address.

Once you complete the steps, the PowerShell command will apply the static network to the server.

Can I set a static IP configuration from the Settings app?

Yes, you can use the Settings app to configure a static configuration. However, it’s worth noting that the Settings app also provides an interface to configure a static network configuration. However, it’s not recommended to use this method, as you may encounter problems, such as “Can’t save IP settings. Check one or more settings and try again” and others. One of the reasons is that the “Subnet mask” has to represent with bit number, not the full address. For example, “24” instead of “255.255.255.0.” As a result, 

Why Windows Server static IP address isn’t working?

The static IP address is not working on Windows Server, because you are using the Settings app to apply the configuration. The easiest way to assign a static TCP/IP address is using Control Panel.

Do these instructions only apply to Windows Server 2022?

No, you can use these instructions to configure a static IP address on Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, and even older versions.

What TCP/IP address to use for a static configuration?

Always assign a TCP/IP address in the network range and outside of the DHCP server scope to allow proper connectivity and avoid configuration conflicts with other devices in the network.

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Configure TCP/IP Parameters: Post OS Installation and configuration of Windows Server 2019 Properties

Windows Server 2019 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure, adding additional layers of security while helping you modernize your applications and infrastructure. In this article, I will be configuring the network properties, (TCP/IP), Computer name, IE Enhanced Security Configuration, and Windows update installation For how this is done on Ubuntu Linux . Please see the following guides on how to install Windows Server 2019 Operating System . Also, you may be interested in my YouTube video on how to setup  Windows Server 2019 on a VMware Workstation , What are Active Directory Forest, Trees, Domain, and Sites , and how to synchronize your on-premises AD with Azure Active Directory using the Azure AD Connect tool .

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. TCP/IP is a set of standardized rules that allow computers to communicate on a network such as the internet. As we can see from the screenshot below, these settings are currently not configured due it being recently set up as shown here .

Configure TCP/IP Parameters

These steps (pre-requisites) are necessary to promote a Server as a domain controller. – Set the Computer name, because after a server is promoted as a Domain Controller, it does not make sense to have the name changed anymore. – Set a static IP address on the VM before installing Active Directory Services. Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS require a static IP address.

The Active Directory and DHCP installation wizards will display errors if you don’t set a static IP address on the virtual machine’s internal network card for IPv4. To proceed with the configuration, when you log on to the server, you will be prompted with a dashboard as shown below.

• Under the Dashboard,
• Click on “Configure this local server”
• This will display the image in “figure 1” above.

Here are the list of properties that we will be configuring

– Computer Name – TCP/IP – Remote Desktop – Time Zone – IE Enhanced Security Configuration – Product ID (How to change a product key).

Computer Name : Here are the steps to change a computer name. There are various ways to have this done as shown here.

• Click on the Computer name link.

– This will redirect to the “System Properties” Windows – Enter a computer description as shown below – Click on Change and this will open the “Computer/Domain Changes” window Enter the Computer Name and take note of the NetBios

Note: You can click on the “More” button for additional settings as shown below if this applies to you.

Click on “ok” as shown below

Click on Apply and this will prompt you to restart your PC as shown below

I will click on restart now (PC will reboot and changes will apply). – You can decide to restart at a later time and the settings will also apply correctly.

Here is a screenshot shown below of the Computer Name upon restart and settings applied.

For how to join a device to the domain, see the following link .

TCP/IP Parameters (Configure TCP/IP Parameters)

This is vital as discussed above before installing Active Directory services and promoting a server as a domain controller. Click on the Ethernet link as shown below

This will open up the “Network Connection Properties Window as shown below – Double Click on the Network card or right-click on it and select properties.

This will open up the “Ethernet Properties Window” as shown below – Double click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) If you have an IPv6 Address, enter these parameters too. – Click on ok

And Finally, click on “ok” to close the Ethernet Properties Windows

Close the Network Connection Window to complete the (TCP/IP) settings.

Enable RDP : If you wish to remotely administer this machine via Remote Desktop Connection or have the RSAT Tool installed on your workstation to remotely administer the DC, see why to use RSAT and how to install RSAT , and how to install RSAT on servers, see the following link.

Here are the steps to enable RDP on this server. Click on the RDP link as shown below.

his will redirect you to the “System Properties” window – Under the Remote Desktop tab – Click on “Allow remote connection to this computer”

If you have the UAC set, you may get a prompt as shown below that Remote Desktop Firewall exception will be enabled. – Click on ok

Note: You have to select users or groups that you want to allow access to this computer for this service to be enabled. This depends on your security policies(Configure TCP/IP Parameters). See the screenshot on how this is performed

Click on “Add” and select the user and

– Click on Ok

Finally click on “ok” to apply the settings

As we can see below, the RDP service is enabled

Time Zone: The time zone is a very important feature of Active Directory and this is required for time syntonization between workstation and Domain Controller and very important factor for device login unto the network (domain). The role responsible for this is the PDC Emulator.

Note: It is vital you sync your DC to an external time source.

For me, I have the correct time set already during the OS installation. To set the right Time Zone, Click on the Time Zone Link as shown below.

This will open the Time and Date Properties window as shown below. – Change data and time – Change The time zone as well.

And click on “ok”

Windows Updates : This is a very vital part to ensure the device is up to date and all patches correctly applied to the device. to apply windows updates, follow the following steps below.

Click on “install updates automatically using Windows Updates”

This will open windows Update settings window. – Click on “check for updates”

This will immediately start checking for Windows updates and when found, they will be download as shown below.

When the download step completes, this depends on your policies tho, the Windows Updates will be installed and you will be prompted to restart your device as shown below.

Click on restart as shown below

Windows will continue working on the updates and your device might restart multiple times.

After these steps are complete, you can then proceed and install Active Directory services and promote the Server to a Domain Controller. See this link for more detail.

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Windows Server: Can't set static IP address

This is on a Windows Server 2022 VM that I am trying to set up as an Active Directory domain controller. After configuring AD, I added a network interface "Ethernet 2", whose IP address I am trying to set. What am I doing wrong? Where would I find clues?

On the command line, netsh doesn't complain, but the address is not set:

However, attempts to ping it on the same computer fail.

It turns out that I can set an address , e.g. 10.100.100.2. However, 10.100.100.1 doesn't work. While I understand that this is normally a gateway's address, I was not aware that servers refuse the first address in a subnet.

• 1) Are you attempting to ping it from the same subnet? 2) Do your server's firewall rules allow inbound pings (ICMP Echo requests)? –  u1686_grawity May 8, 2023 at 10:23
• attempts to ping it on the same computer how are yo doing this ... fail with what error –  Jaromanda X May 8, 2023 at 10:44
• 1 I run ping on the same computer where I try to configure the network interface. In other words, the computer pings itself. The error is " Request timed out. ". I also turned the firewall off for all networks; no change. Pings to the address of the other interface named Ethernet succeed. I believe that the interface has no address, even though the GUI claims it has. –  berndbausch May 8, 2023 at 11:41
• route print shows that no route to this address exists. –  berndbausch May 8, 2023 at 11:43
• Set the VM App tp Bridged networking, restart the Server Guest and then you should be able to establish a static IP for the guest. –  John May 8, 2023 at 11:51

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How to set static ip address in hyper-v vms windows server 2019

I have Windows server 2019 and multiple application running in IIS. I want to create different network for hyper-v vms with static ip.

And i dont need internet access to hyperv vms.

How can I configure vSwitch to achieve these?

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Not at all. The vSwitch is that - a virtual switch. It has no control over the IP addresses on the VMs.

Just set the static IP (and DNS) in the VM, either by first logging into the VM or by using Powershell (on the host - there is a way to connect from the host in a powershell session INTO a VM, assuming you know username and password - look up https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/community/team-blog/2015/20150514-powershell-direct-running-powershell-inside-a-virtual-machine-from-the-hyper-v-host )

Like a physical switch, a vSwitch does not care (as in: AT ALL) about what the VM does IP address wide. Which is why it is VERY - and I mean VERY VERY - good, if you do not control all VM's, to isolate different client VM's into separate VLANs (which you set in the VM configuraiton, not in the VM) and use a router (as VM) to route between them. As such, vSwitch is 100% identical to ANY other switch on the world in the standard configuration. It does not care - it collects what IP address is used there using the ARP protocol.

Make a network diagram, implement it, like you would with hardware and not VM's.

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Assign Multiple IP Addresses (Aliases) to a Single NIC

Let’s consider how to add an additional static IP address on a network interface in Windows 10 (in the same way you can add an additional IP address to a NIC on Windows Server). First of all, make sure that only one IP address is assigned to your Ethernet network adapter. To do it, run this command:

As you can see, one IP address (192.168.1.90) is assigned to the local network connection (it is called Ethernet0 in my case).

How to Add an Additional IP Address via Windows GUI?

Skipassource flag, how to assign the second ip address using netsh command, adding secondary ip address using powershell.

You can add the second IP address from the Windows GUI.

• Open the Control Panel –> Network and Internet –> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings (or just run the ncpa.cpl command);
• Open the properties of your network interface;

• Click the Advanced button and then press Add in the IP Addresses section;
• Specify an additional IP address, IP subnet mask and click Add ;

Using the ipconfig command, make sure that the second IP address has appeared on this interface.

Check the availability of the second IP address from other computers in the same network using the ping command. It should respond.

You can assign an additional IP address from the command prompt using the Netsh utility. This command also allows you to set the SkipAsSource for an IP address.

Open the command prompt as administrator and run this command:

Netsh int ipv4 add address name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.1.92 255.255.255.0 SkipAsSource=True

You can also add a second IP alias to a network interface using the NetIPAddress PowerShell cmdlets (this cmdlet appeared in PowerShell version in Windows 2012 / Windows 8.)

Display the list of available interfaces:

Get-NetIPAddress | ft IPAddress, InterfaceAlias, SkipAsSource

IPAddress InterfaceAlias SkipAsSource< --------- -------------- ------------ 172.23.53.241 vEthernet False 192.168.1.90 Ethernet0 False 127.0.0.1 Loopback Pseudo-Interface 1 False

To add an additional IP address for the Ethernet0 NIC, run this command:

New-NetIPAddress –IPAddress 192.168.1.92 –PrefixLength 24 –InterfaceAlias “Ethernet0” –SkipAsSource $True

To modify SkipAsSource parameter and allow the outgoing traffic from this IP address of the network interface, use this command:

Get-NetIPAddress 192.168.1.92 | Set-NetIPAddress -SkipAsSource $False

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Hey, It’s really good contents. I have a question about this. Do the multiple IPs in single NIC have a priority? If the server want to connect to another server using the NIC, which IP would be used? I manage some server like this condition, they operate differently, so I confused. Do you know anything about this?

You can set the SkipAsSource=False flag for all non-primary IP addresses.

what should we give in DNS server ip & alternate DNS ip?

You will always use the DNS address of the primary IP address when resolving.

Interesting stuff. I’d like to utilise it for the following scenario: NEW AD-DC, new name okay but: masses of devices w/hard code DNS IP. Use the 2nd IP for the DNS service.

Were you able to set it in a DC? Did you have replication issues? I need to do the same as I have network devices pointing to an IP as DNS

Hello — I hope you are still active here and can assist me.,

I wish to use a dedicated Server 2019 to only host (10 to 15) websites. I have changed the registrar to point the domain to my custom DNS assignment. We have a single static IP. Goal = set up one server to host multiple web sites over using one IP address. Only have one NIC card installed. Traffic for all websites will be small (< 10,000 per month). Using a SonicWall TZ500 firewall.

Do we need to create additional private IPs — one for each web site? Running ipconfig shows only one private IP — 192.168.1.145. Could we create additional IPs … 146, 147, 148, etc?? What is limit on the # of IPs that can be created?

Any suggestions you can offer will be appreciated.

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• To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network.
• Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual.
• Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.

Sometimes, it's better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows.

A static IP address is manually set to a permanent, fixed address rather than being assigned automatically by your router using a procotol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a handy way for devices to connect to your network more easily, because you don't have to configure IP addressing for each new device yourself. The downside to automatic addressing is that it's possible for a device's IP address to change from time to time, which is why people choose static IPs for certain types of devices. For example:

• You have a device like a home media server that you want to be able to find using the same IP address or host name each time.
• You have certain apps that can only connect to network devices using their IP address. In particular, many older networking apps suffer this limitation.
• You forward ports through your router to devices on your network. Some routers play nice with port forwarding and dynamic IP addresses; others do not.

Whatever your reason, assigning static IP addresses to devices is not difficult, but you do have a choice to make---whether to do it from the router or on the device itself.

Related: How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

While this article covers assigning static IP addresses to PCs within Windows itself, there is another way to go about it. Many routers allow you to assign a pool of IP addresses that are handed out to specific devices (based on the device's physical, or MAC address). This method offers a couple of significant advantages:

• IP addresses are still managed by the router, meaning that you won't have to make (and keep up with) changes on each individual device.
• It's easier to assign addresses within the same IP address pool your router uses.

This article is about assigning static IP addresses directly to PCs running Windows. We've already got a great guide on How to Set Static IP Addresses On Your Router , so if that's the way you want to go, be sure to give it a read.

With all that in mind, though, let's take a look at how to assign static IP addresses within any version of Windows.

Related: How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet

To set a static IP address in Windows 11, you'll want to open Settings, go to Network & Internet, and then find the Properties for your network. Inside there you'll be able to click the Edit button for IP Assignment and then fill out the manual network details.

First, open up the Settings app and then find Network & Internet on the left-hand side. You'll be presented with a panel that shows your current network connection. You can click where it says "Properties" right underneath the network, or if you have multiple network connections you can drill down into the specific network to see the IP address details for each one . In this case it's called "Ethernet", but you will most likely see "Wi-Fi" as the option to choose.

Once you've drilled down into the network connection that you want to set a manual IP for, scroll down until you see "IP Assignment" and then click the Edit button to the right.

Once there, you'll flip the drop-down to "Manual" and switch the IPv4 switch to "On". At this point you can fill out your network details and click Save to finish.

You can also use the old-school Network Connections panel in Windows 11, so if you prefer to use that method, keep reading.

If you're interested in more advanced networking, you might need to set up a static TCP/IP route , reset the entire TCP/IP stack on Windows , check open TCP/IP ports , find your MAC address on Windows , or find your IP address from the Command Prompt . We've got you covered there too.

To set a static IP address in Windows 10, you'll need to open the Settings app and drill down to Network & Internet. From there you'll select Properties for your network, and then the Edit button next to IP Assignment where you can input a manual IP address.

First, open the Settings app and locate the Network & Internet button.

On the next screen you'll see your network status, which should show you your active network. Here you'll want to click the Properties button. If you have multiple different networks, you could select them from the left-hand menu---in our case you'll notice we have both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, so you'll want to pick the one that you are trying to set a manual IP address for. You'll notice this is the same method we use when we're trying to find an IP address on Windows 10 .

On the network properties screen, scroll down until you see "IP settings" and click the Edit button under "IP assignment".

In the resulting popup window, change the Edit IP settings dropdown to Manual and then flip the IPv4 switch to "On". Fill out the details, click Save, and you should be good to go.

You might need to reboot to get all of your applications to work properly, just because it's Windows.

It's worth noting that you can use the old Network Connections method to set an IP address in any version of Windows, so if you prefer that method, keep reading.

To change the computer's IP address in Windows 7, you'll need to open the "Network Connections" window. Hit Windows+R, type "ncpa.cpl" into the Run box, and then hit Enter.

In the "Network Connections" window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the "Properties" command.

In the properties window for the adapter, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click the "Properties" button.

Select the "Use the following IP address" option, and then type in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Next, type in your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses. Finally, select the "Validate settings upon exit" option so that Windows immediately checks your new IP address and corresponding information to ensure that it works. When you're ready, click the "OK" button.

And then close out of the network adapter's properties window.

Windows automatically runs network diagnostics to verify that the connection is good. If there are problems, Windows will give you the option of running the Network troubleshooting wizard. However, if you do run into trouble, the wizard likely won't do you too much good. It's better to check that your settings are valid and try again.

Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to other versions of Windows, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties.

The Network and Sharing Center opens...click on Manage network connections.

Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties.

Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.

Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you're finished click OK.

You'll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect.

Open the Command Prompt and use the

command to verify that the changes were successful.

To set a Static IP in Windows XP, right-click the "My Network Places" icon, and then select "Properties."

Right-click the adapter for which you want to set the IP, and then select "Properties" from the context menu.

Select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry, and then click the "Properties" button.

Select the "Use the following IP address" option. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses you want to use. When you're finished, click the "OK" button.

You will need to close out of the adapter's properties window before the changes go into effect.

And you can verify your new settings by using the

 command at the command prompt.

By and large, it's better to let most of your devices have their IP addresses assigned automatically by your router. Occasionally, though, you might want to set a static IP address for a particular device. While you can set static IP addresses directly on your devices (and this article has shown you how to do just that on Windows PCs), we still recommending setting up static IP addressing on your router if possible. It will just make life easier.

Related: How to Find Any Device's IP Address, MAC Address, and Other Network Connection Details

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Quickstart: Install and configure DNS Server

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Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016

This quickstart shows you how to install and configure a DNS Server on Windows Server. You'll install the DNS Server role to host DNS zone data, forward DNS queries to DNS root hint name servers, or optionally to an upstream name server.

Prerequisites

Before you can install and configure your DNS server, your computer must meet the following prerequisites:

• A computer running a supported version of Windows Server.
• A static IP.
• An account that is a member of the Administrators group, or equivalent.

Installing DNS Server

Installing a Domain Name System (DNS) server involves adding the DNS Server role to an existing Windows Server server.

When you install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) with the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard, the wizard gives you the option to automatically install and configure a DNS server. The resulting DNS zone is integrated with the AD DS domain namespace. To learn more, see Understanding Active Directory Domain Services Integration .

To install the DNS Server role as a standalone server, perform the following steps:

Here's how to install the DNS Server role using the Install-WindowsFeature command.

Run PowerShell on your computer in an elevated session.

To install the DNS role, run the following command. The installation doesn't require a reboot.

Here's how to install the DNS Server role using Server Manager from the Windows desktop.

• From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, then select the Server Manager tile.

On the menu, go to Manage , and then select Add Roles and Features .

On the Before you begin page, select Next to begin.

On the Select installation type page, select the Role-based or feature-based installation option, and select Next .

On the Select destination server page, leave the default options. Select Next .

On the Select server roles page, select the DNS Server checkbox, and then select on the Next button.

• You'll be prompted to add features that are required for DNS Server, if you're happy with the defaults, select Add Features .

On the Select features page, you can leave the default selections, and then select on the Next button.

On the DNS Server page, review the role description and things to note, select Next to continue.

On the Confirm installation selections page, review the selected roles and features, and then select on the Install button to begin the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, select Close . The installation doesn't require a reboot.

Configuring DNS Server

Now you've installed the DNS Server role, you can configure the server.

Configure interfaces

By default a DNS server will listen for requests on all IP address interfaces. You can configure DNS server to listen on a specify interface using the GUI or by using PowerShell.

Here's how to configure the interface used to listen for DNS requests using the Set-DNSServerSetting command.

Find your computers existing IP address by running the Get-NetIPAddress cmdlet. Make a note of the IP address that you want to use for your DNS server.

Store the current DNS server setting in a temporary variable, set the ListeningIpAddress property, and apply the new settings by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <ip_address> with the IP you made a note of earlier.

Here's how to configure the interface used to listen for DNS requests using the DNS Manager console.

From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select Windows Administrative Tools > DNS .

Select and hold (or right-click) your server, and then select Properties .

To limit the DNS server to use a specific IP address, select Only the following IP address , select the IP address you wish to use, and then select OK .

Configure root hints

Root hints servers are used to help resolving DNS address information when the DNS server is unable to resolve the query locally from a hosted zone or the DNS server cache. Root hints name servers are populated by default in new installations.

You can edit the list of root name servers if required by navigating to the Root Hints tab of the DNS server properties dialog box or by using PowerShell.

Removing all root hints servers isn't supported. Instead configure your DNS server to not use root hint name server by selecting the Disable recursion server option in the DNS Manager console Advanced tab. Disabling recursion also disables any configured forwarders. Alternatively, clear Use root hints if no forwarders are available in the Forwarders tab.

Here's how to update a DNS root hint name server using the Set-DnsServerRootHint command.

Find your computers existing IP address by running the Get-DnsServerRootHint cmdlet. Make a note of the name server that you want to update.

Store the current DNS server setting in a variable by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <root_hint_name_server> with the root hint name server you noted earlier.

Set the Ipv4address property in the temporary variable by running the following commands. Replace the placeholder <ip_address> with the updated IP address.

Apply the updated record by running the following commands.

To check the updated root hints, run the following command. You'll notice the name server has a trailing dot (.).

Here's how to root hints using the DNS Manager console.

Select the Root Hints tab, select the item to edit, and then select Edit .

Enter the fully qualified domain name, then select Resolve . Verify the IP address, and if necessary edit the IP address.

Select OK .

Review the updated root hint server in the list, when you're ready select OK . You'll notice the name server has a trailing dot (.).

Configure forwarders

You can optionally configure a forwarder to resolve DNS address information rather than forwarding traffic to the DNS root servers. You can add forwarders using the GUI or by using the Set-DNSServerForwarder PowerShell cmdlet.

DNS root hints will not be used unless your forwarders fail to respond.

Here's how to install the DNS server role using the Install-WindowsFeature command.

To configure DNS forwarders, replace the placeholders <ip_forwarder_1> and <ip_forwarder_2> with the IP address of the DNS server to be used as your forwarders. Then, run the following commands.

Here's how to configure DNS forwarders using the DNS Manager console.

Select the Forwarders tab, then select Edit .

Enter the IP address of the DNS server to forward requests to. Repeat this step as many times as you need.

Review the DNS server in the list, select OK or Apply to complete your configuration.

Removing the DNS Server role

To remove the DNS Server role, perform the following steps.

Here's how to uninstall the DNS Server role using the Uninstall-WindowsFeature command.

In an elevated PowerShell prompt, run the following command:

Here's how to uninstall the DNS server role using Server Manager from the Windows desktop.

• On the menu, go to Manage , and then select Remove Roles and Features .
• On the Before you begin page, Select Next to begin.
• On the Select destination server page, select the server that you want to remove the DNS server role service from, then select Next .
• You'll be prompted to remove features that require DNS Server, select Remove Features , then Next to continue.
• On the Remove features page, you can leave the default selections, and then select on the Next button.
• On the Confirm removal selections page, review the selected roles and features, and then select on the Remove .
• Once the role and feature is removed, select Close .
• Restart your computer to complete the uninstall.

When removing the DNS server role service from a Windows Server computer be aware:

• For a DNS server that hosts AD DS-integrated zones, these zones are saved or deleted according to their storage type. The zone data isn't deleted unless the DNS server that you uninstall is the last DNS server hosting that zone.
• For a DNS server that hosts standard DNS zones, the zone files remain in the %systemroot%\System32\Dns directory, but they aren't reloaded if the DNS server is reinstalled. If you create a new zone with the same name as an old zone, the old zone file is replaced with the new zone file.

Now you've installed and configured a DNS server, here are some articles that might help you to do more.

• DNS Policies Overview
• Anycast DNS overview

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How to configure a static IP on Windows 10 or 11

Do you need to switch from a dynamic to a static IP address configuration on Windows 11 or 10? Here's how.

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On Windows, the router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is (usually) responsible for assigning a dynamic Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration to every device in the network, including to your computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10.

Although a dynamic IP address is the recommended configuration for most situations, you may need to change to a static IP address if you're thinking about setting up a printer or file sharing, or you have to configure port forwarding on the router to your computer.

The reason is that a dynamic network configuration can change at any time after the lease from the DHCP expires and if the address changes, network resources you may have configured will stop working. Setting a static IP address will always stay the same on the computer, allowing a more reliable experience sharing resources in the network or forwarding ports.

Whatever the reason, on Windows 10 and 11, you have many ways to configure a static TCP/IP address, including using the Settings app and Command Prompt.

This guide will walk you through the different ways to configure a static network configuration on Windows 11 and 10.

How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can change your computer's dynamic IP configuration to static in at least two ways through the Settings app or commands.

Configure IP from Settings app

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To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:

• Open  Settings .
• Click on  Network & internet .
• (Optional) Click on Advanced network settings .
• Under the "More settings" section, click on Hardware and connection properties.
• Note the current IPv4 ,  Subnet mask ,  Default Gateway , and  DNS server addresses to determine the new configuration, as it has to be in the same network scope.
• Click the  Ethernet  or  Wi-Fi  page on the right side from the "Network & internet." page.

• Quick note:  If you select the Wi-Fi page, you need to click on the connection properties to access the network settings.
• Click on the  Edit  button for the "IP assignment" setting.

• Select the  Manual  option from the drop-down menu.
• Turn on the  IPv4  toggle switch.
• Confirm the IP address for the computer – for example, 10.1.4.90.
• Confirm the subnet mask for the configuration – for example, 255.255.255.0.
• Confirm the default gateway address (usually your router's IP) – for example, 10.1.4.1.
• Confirm the preferred DNS address – for example, 10.1.4.1.

•   Quick note:  In a home network, you may also be able to use the router's IP address for the DNS configuration. You can also use third-party DNS services like Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, Cisco's OpenDNS, and others. 
• (Optional) Select the  "On (automatic template)"  option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the  "Fallback to plaintext"  option disabled unless you want to encrypted as well as unencrypted traffic or you're troubleshooting connectivity.
• Quick note:  DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a feature that encrypts the DNS queries over the HTTPS protocol to improve security and privacy on the internet. You only want to enable this feature if the DNS server supports this feature.
• Confirm the alternate DNS address (if applicable).
• (Optional) Select the  "On (automatic template)"  option for the "DNS over HTTPS" setting and leave the  "Fallback to plaintext"  option disabled.
• Click the  Save  button.

Once you complete the steps, the computer will start using the static network configuration. If everything has been configured correctly, you should be able to open the web browser to access the internet.

If you entered an address (such as the DNS address) and then changed it, you probably won't be able to save the settings. If this is the case, cancel the configuration, start over, enter the correct configuration, and then try to save the settings.

Configure IP from Command Prompt

To set a static TCP/IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:

• Open  Start .
• Search for  Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and select the  Run as administrator  option.
• Type the following command to see your current networking configuration and press  Enter : ipconfig /all
• Confirm the name of the adapter and the networking configuration, including the IPv4 , Subnet mask , Default Gateway , and DNS Servers .

• Type the following command to configure a static TCP/IP address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip set address name= "ADAPTER-NAME" static IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS

In the above command, replace  ADAPTER-NAME  with the name of your network adapter. Change  IP-ADDRESS SUBNET-ADDRESS    DEFAULT-GATEWAY-ADDRESS  with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway addresses you want. For example, this command sets the 10.1.4.90, 255.255.255.0, 10.1.4.1 configuration:  netsh interface ip set address name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.90 255.255.255.0 10.1.4.1

• Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip set dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" static DNS-ADDRESS  

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with your adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server:  netsh interface ip set dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1

• Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press  Enter :  netsh interface ip add dns name="ADAPTER-NAME" DNS-ADDRESS index=2

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with the adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet 10Gb" 1.1.1.1 index=2

After you complete the steps, the commands will set a static network configuration on Windows 11.

How to set a static TCP/IP network configuration on Windows 10

On Windows 10, you can also use the Settings app and Command Prompt to set up a static IP network configuration.

To assign a permanent TCP/IP configuration on Windows 10, use these steps:

• Click on  Ethernet  or  Wi-Fi .
• Click on the active connection on the right side.

• Click the  Edit  button for the "IP assignment" setting.

• Select the  Manual  option.
• Confirm the subnet prefix length (subnet mask) for the configuration – for example, 24 to specify the 255.255.255.0 subnet mask.

• Quick tip:  It's important to use the number that represents the network instead of the subnet mask. Otherwise, the configuration won't save. If you don't know the subnet prefix length for your subnet mask, you can use any  online subnet calculator  to find out.

Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will start using the static IP configuration. If you lose network connectivity, restart the computer to regain access to the local network and internet.

To change from dynamic to static IP address with commands on Windows 10, use these steps:

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with your adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with the DNS server address of the network. For example, this command sets the local router as the DNS server:  netsh interface ip set dns name=" Ethernet 10Gb" static 10.1.4.1

In the command, change  ADAPTER-NAME  with the adapter's name and  DNS-ADDRESS  with an alternate DNS server address. For example, netsh interface ip add dns name="Ethernet0" 1.1.1.1 index=2

After you complete the steps, the network configuration will switch from dynamic to static on Windows 10.

Mauro Huculak is technical writer for WindowsCentral.com. His primary focus is to write comprehensive how-tos to help users get the most out of Windows 10 and its many related technologies. He has an IT background with professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA, and he's a recognized member of the Microsoft MVP community.

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How to Fix the "Ethernet Doesn't Have a Valid IP Configuration" Error on Windows

There are a few reasons your ethernet may not have a valid IP configuration, but there are plenty of possible fixes.

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• Perform Some Preliminary Checks
• Discharge Static Charge
• Reset TCP/IP Stack and Winsock Catalog
• Configure IPv4 to Obtain IP Address Automatically
• Release and Renew Your IP Address
• Flush the DNS Cache
• Reinstall the Ethernet Driver
• Disable Proxy Server Over LAN
• Temporarily Disable Antivirus Protection

Key Takeaways

• Encountering the "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration" error indicates that your router has failed to assign an IP address to your PC.
• To resolve this error, you should discharge any static charge, reset the TCP/IP Stack and Winsock Catalog, and set your IP assignment settings to Automatic (DHCP).
• If the issue persists, release and renew your IP address, flush the DNS cache, reinstall the ethernet driver, turn off any proxy server over LAN, and temporarily turn off antivirus software.

Have you run the network troubleshooter to diagnose a problem with your ethernet connection, and it showed the error "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration"? If so, your router has failed to assign an IP address to your PC via DHCP. Here are some potential solutions you can try to resolve this issue.

1. Perform Some Preliminary Checks

Begin troubleshooting by performing some basic checks. First, restart your computer. Then, disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and router and reconnect it. Make sure that the ethernet cable is not damaged. Also, connect the ethernet cable to different ports on your router and computer to rule out any port issues. After that, reboot your router (or reset it ).

If these basic checks fail to identify the leading cause of the error, you can proceed to apply the remaining fixes listed below.

2. Discharge Static Charge

The presence of static charge on your computer can cause unforeseen errors. It could also potentially affect your ethernet connection. So, discharge it to rule out this possibility. To do so, shut down your computer, disconnect any external devices, and remove the power cables. Then, hold the power button for 15-20 seconds to discharge the static charge.

Following that, reconnect the power cables and restart your PC. Run the troubleshooter once again, and if the errors persist, apply the next fix.

3. Reset TCP/IP Stack and Winsock Catalog

Winsock is an API used by network applications to access network services like TCP/IP, and it stores its information in a database called the Winsock Catalog. Resetting this catalog and TCP/IP Stack often resolves network-related issues. To perform this reset via Command Prompt, you can follow these steps:

• Open the Windows Search and type "Command Prompt."
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator .

4. Configure IPv4 to Obtain IP Address Automatically

If you've manually configured your IP address, consider setting it to be assigned automatically by your router or another access point. To do this, follow these steps: Right-click the Start button and select Settings . Then, navigate to Network & internet in the left-sidebar and open Ethernet settings.

Within the network properties, click the Edit button next to IP assignment and select Automatic (DHCP) from the dropdown menu. Finally, click Save to apply the changes.

5. Release and Renew Your IP Address

Refreshing your internet connection by releasing and renewing your IP address can resolve IP conflicts and other network issues. Releasing your IP address frees it from your router, while renewing assigns your device the same or a different IP address, which resolves most IP address-related errors.

To release and renew your IP address, follow these steps:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator as previously instructed.

6. Flush the DNS Cache

Flushing the DNS clears DNS records from your cache and prompts your device to retrieve the information from the DNS again. This often resolves network-related issues. To flush the DNS cache on your Windows PC , open the Command Prompt app as an administrator, type in the following command, and press Enter:

Once you've flushed the DNS cache, restart your computer. Then, run the troubleshooter if the ethernet connection still isn't working. If the issue persists, proceed to apply the next fix.

7. Reinstall the Ethernet Driver

A corrupted ethernet driver could also cause the error. To eliminate this possibility, uninstall and reinstall the ethernet driver from scratch. Before doing that, ensure you have a copy of the ethernet driver. If you don't have one, you can connect your PC to Wi-Fi to download it or download it onto another device and transfer it to your PC via a USB drive.

Once you have the driver file, follow these steps:

• Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager .
• Then, expand the Network adapters category.

Then, run the driver file you downloaded earlier and follow the on-screen instructions to install it. If the issue persists after reinstalling the driver, turn off the proxy server.

8. Disable Proxy Server Over LAN

Configuring a proxy server over a LAN could interfere with your router's ability to assign an IP address to your PC. So, ensure that the proxy server isn't enabled, and disable it if it is currently enabled. To do so, follow these steps:

• Type "Internet Options" in the Windows Search bar and open it.
• Then, navigate to the Connections tab and click the LAN settings button.
• If the box beside Use a proxy server for your LAN is checked, uncheck it to turn off the proxy server.

9. Temporarily Disable Antivirus Protection

Interference from Windows Defender or third-party antivirus software could potentially cause the error in question. To rule out this possibility, temporarily turn off your security suite. Temporarily disable Windows Security on Windows 11 or Windows 10 . If you use a third-party antivirus software, turn it off or temporarily uninstall it.

If turning off the antivirus protection doesn't resolve the problem, your final option should be to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

If you've been unable to identify the root cause of the problem despite applying the above fixes, there could be a hardware issue with your router that you may not be able to resolve independently. So, contact a representative from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and request their assistance in investigating the issue further.

Hopefully, the above solutions will help you diagnose the problem and successfully reconnect your PC to the internet via ethernet. If nothing works, assistance from your ISP will rescue you.