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From: "R.Wieser" 
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Subject: Re: Manually setting a STATIC IP in WinXP Pro
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:09:33 +0100
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microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:31886

Richard,

> I've found a number of web references to setting static IP
> addresses on Windows machines.

Pick one and follow it.  It will most likely work.

> *HOWEVER* assume internet connectivity by one/both
> machines.

No such connectivity is needed.  But to be able to connect/test you need to
be able to connect to *something*.   And connecting to another device that
you're also setting up doubles (at least!) the chance of not getting
anything working.

My suggestion?   Take a(n old) modem or smart switch (not connected to the
interwebz) which you know the IP of, and plug your 'puter into that. Now
when you gif your 'puter as static IP in the same range (and with the same
netmask!) you should be able to access that modems/switches setup page with
your browser.

Also be aware of a problem that might exists if you just plug a cable from
one 'puter to the other: the connection might not work (you would need to
use a special "cross-over" cable).   The simpelest solution is to just take
a hub/switch/something-like-it and plug both computers cables into it.

Actually, if you would take an old modem you would not even need to go thru
the effort of setting up a static IP, as the DHCP server in that modem will
most likely still work, even when its not connected to the interwebz. :-)

Hope that helps.

Regards,
Rudy Wieser


-- Origional message:
Richard Owlett  schreef in berichtnieuws
OLadnQMDOa5-U-HFnZ2dnUU7-aHNnZ2d{at}supernews.com...
> I have two Lenovo laptops. One running WinXP Pro. The other runs
> Linux.
> I wish to create a minimal network. It will consist of only those
> two machines.
> Neither will have any internet connectivity.
>
> I've found a number of web references to setting static IP
> addresses on Windows machines.
> *HOWEVER* assume internet connectivity by one/both machines.
>
> Can anyone point me to any documentation EXPLICITLY covering my
> {admittedly} peculiar requirement.
>
> TIA

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