How to change the IP address on an Android phone or tablet using a 'static' address

  • To change the IP address on your Android device, you'll first need to find an available IP address on your network.
  • Once you've found an available IP address, you can change your Android's IP address by changing your Wi-Fi settings.
  • You'll need to give your Android device a "Static" IP address, and then enter the new IP address.

If you want to host a server using your Android device, you'll need to change your Android's IP address to a static IP. Here's how to do it.

How to find an available IP address for your Android

You need to use a Windows computer to find an available IP address before you can change your Android's IP.

1. On a Windows computer, click on the Start menu and type cmd to make the Command Prompt appear. Click on the Command Prompt once it is visible.

2. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and then press Enter:

ipconfig/all

3. Look for the information called "Default Gateway," "IPv4 Address," and "DNS Servers." The Default Gateway is your network's IP address, while the IPv4 Address is the IP address of the computer you're typing commands from. The DNS Servers are two servers related to your internet service provider and internet usage.

4. To find an available IP address, type the "ping" command followed by the next sequential IP address following your Default Gateway. For example, if your Default Gateway is 12.3.4.5 the next sequential IP address would be 12.3.4.6. Using this example, your ping command should look like this:

Press the Enter key when you are finished. 

5. If any IP address appears with the text "Destination host unreachable," that IP address is available. If you don't see any IP addresses showing "Destination host unreachable," repeat the ping command with the next sequential IP address, i.e. 12.3.4.7 and so on, until you find an available IP.

Once you've found an available IP address, you can change your Android device's IP address.

How to change the IP address on your Android device

1. Open your Android device's Wi-Fi settings. If you're not sure where to find it, open the Settings app, then tap on "Network & Internet," then tap on "Wi-Fi."

2. If you're already connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use, tap and hold on the name of that network. When "Modify network" appears, tap on it. If this option doesn't appear initially, tap on the Wi-Fi network, tap "Forget network," and try the step one more time.

3. Tap "Advanced settings."

4. Use your finger or stylus to scroll down to IP Settings. Tap on "DCHP" and then tap "Static" in the drop-down menu that appears.

5. In their respective fields, type the available IP address that you discovered, your Default Gateway, and the two DNS servers. You can change the other settings as well, or leave them in their default states. When you're done, tap "Save."

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How to Set a Static IP-Address for Wi-Fi on Android 10, 9, 8

If you encounter problems while using DHCP ( auto IP obtaining) on Android you might need to manually set a static IP-address. 

You may also decide to assign a static address to your Android phone if you want to use a specific IP on a Wi-Fi network but don’t want to set up the IP reservation on your access point or if you simply don’t have access to the router settings .

You can easily revert the network setting to its default state at any time and continue using DHCP.

Here is how to set a static IP-address on a phone or tablet running Android 10 and older versions.

We illustrated the article using screenshots from Samsung Galaxy One UI 2.0 (Galaxy S20, S10), One UI 1.1 (S9), Samsung Experience (S7), old Touchwiz (Ace 3) and stock Android 8 to 10 version (Google Pixel).

Set a Static IP-Address on Stock Android

  • Pull down the shade.

Wi-Fi toggle Android 8

  • Connect to the wireless network you want to set a static IP-address for.
  • Long tap on your Wi-Fi network name.

Wi-Fi modify network

  • Tap the arrow to show the Advanced options .
  • In IP settings select Static .
  • Specify IP-address for this Android device. You should use a free IP from the range. For example, 192.168.0.150 .
  • Type the gateway address.
  • Specify the primary DNS (for example, Google DNS )
  • Click Save :

how to set static ip galaxy tab 2

Android 9 and 10

In Android 9 Pie you should tap the network name in the list (no long tap available), then select the pencil icon to modify its profile:

modify Wi-Fi network Android 9

The remaining steps are equal to the steps from Android 8 section.

Manually Configure a Static IP on Samsung Galaxy

Static ip on samsung galaxy s20 with one ui 2.0.

  • Pull down the notification shade.
  • Hold down the Wi-Fi toggle to open Wi-Fi settings.
  • Make sure to connect to the right hotspot, where you are going to use a manually configured IP address.

Wi-Fi settings Galaxy S20 One UI 2

  • Switch from DHCP to Static .
  • Specify the IP address you want to use on your Galaxy phone.
  • Type the Gateway IP and DNS.

Static IP Address Wi-Fi One UI 2.0

Samsung Experience (Galaxy S7)

  • Hold down the Wi-Fi toggle to dive into network settings.
  • Long tap on your current wireless network.

Manage network settings Wi-Fi Galaxy

  • Set the checkbox Show advanced options .
  • In the IP settings switch to the Static option.
  • Now manually specify IP address, gateway IP, DNS.
  • Don’t forget to tap Save for new static IP address to apply.

Static IP address Samsung Galaxy

Static IP-address assignment on Android 4.2.2 (Touchwiz)

1. Pull down the status bar.

2. Press and hold the  Wi-Fi  icon in the quick panel:

Wi-Fi icon

3. Perform the long press on your network name:

Wireless network name

4. Tap on  Modify network config :

Modify network configuration

5. Set the checkbox  Show advanced options :

Show advanced options

6. In advanced options area:

  • Select  Static in IP settings  drop-down menu .
  • Specify the desired address in  IP address field .
  • Tap the  Save button to apply new settings:

Selecting static address and entering the IP

Do not forget to specify the Gateway IP address when using a static IP settings. Otherwise you won’t have the Internet connection on your Android!

How to Switch Back to Automatic IP Address Obtaining

If you wish to obtain an IP-address automatically again perform the following actions:

Go to network config again:

android-static-ip-0013

Make sure the checkbox  Show advanced options is set.

Select DHCP in IP settings  drop down menu.

Press  Save :

android-static-ip-0016

After that your device will reconnect to the network and obtain the IP from DHCP server.

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How to Assign Static IP Address to Your Devices

IP address

By default, your router assigns dynamic IP Address to every device that connects to it. This is called DHCP (short for Dynamic Host Control Protocol). But sometimes, we need our devices to have the same IP address (i.e. Static IP) every time it connects to the network. Reason being,

  • Access your computer from the Internet.
  • Share data between two devices on the same network.
  • Quickly access your Network Printer or NAS.
  • Use your computer as a media server.
  • Or your work WiFi requires you to use Static IP address.

IP address

What IP address should you choose?

If two devices on the network have the same IP address, then there will be conflicts. The Internet won’t work on one of them or both, depending on your router. So, it’s important to assign a unique IP address to your computer. There are a couple of ways to pick an unused IP address.

For instance– first  find your device’s IP address , say it’s  192.168.1.7 ; then keep the first three values (i.e. 192.168.1) as it’s and replace the last digit with some far number like  192.168.1.222 . Though make sure the last digit should be between a  0-255  range.

Assigning Static IP address to most devices is easy, just go to its network settings, look for DHCP option and turn it OFF. Once you do that, you’ll see a text area to enter Static IP address. Enter the new IP address there, save changes and that’s it.

So let’s see how to Assign Static IP address to various Operating Systems

1. Assign IP Address on Windows 10/8/7

You can do this quickly through the command line. You will need to first find your subnet mask, default gateway, and network adapter name. In my case, I’m on a Wi-Fi network, so the adapter name is Wi-Fi. To find yours just type the following command.

Once you get the output, find for the Network Adapter which has IP listed under it. The adapter name is a one-word name suffixed to the end of the Network Title. You will also need the Subnet mask and the Default Gateway Address.

adapter_name_command_line

Once you have the adapter name, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, run the following command.

Wherein, Wi-Fi should be replaced by your adapter name and the IP, subnet mask and gateway address according to your configuration.

staticIP_cmd

This will change your IP address from DHCP to manual with the static IP address you have specified.

In case you find it too confusing, you are not alone. You can do the same via GUI which is much more intuitive. You’ll need the  Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address . You can refer to the above step on how to find these details. Once you have noted down the address, click on  Start  Menu and type in  Network and Sharing Center.  Click once you see the Network and Sharing Center Icon.

Network_Sharing_Center_Start_Menu

Alternatively, if you are in Windows 10 then you can right-click on the Start menu and click on “ Network Connections “.

RightClickOnStartMenu_Windows10

A new window will open, click on  Change Adapter Options.

Change_Adapter_Options

Right Click on your Current Network Adapter ( like WiFi)  and choose  Properties.

Right_Click_NetworkAdapter

When the new window pops up, select  Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)   and click on  Properties.

IPv4_Properties

Once you get the pop-up window, select “ Enter the IP address you want ” and fil the IP Address, For Subnet Mask , and Default Gateway Address enter the values that you have noted down previously. Next, click on OK to save changes.

Manual_IP_Settings

To switch to dynamic IP, click on Obtain the IP address automatically. Once this is enabled, your system will start picking an IP address dynamically from the router.

2. How to setup static IP on Ubuntu

On Ubuntu, you can set a static IP Address via the terminal or GUI. Firstly, let’s start with the command line. Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the terminal.

OpenTerminal_Ubuntu

Once the terminal window opens, we need to run a command. We need the subnet mask and network adapter name in order to set a static IP and to get that, run the following command on the terminal.

how to set static ip galaxy tab 2

Once you have the subnet mask noted down, in my case, it’s 255.255.255.0, we can proceed further.

It is pretty simple and straight forward. We need to open the Network Adapter settings. To do that, click on the Network Icon at the top right corner of the desktop.

GUI_Network

Now, navigate on the active network and click on the expand button for more options. Click on Wired Settings to open the Network menu.

Wired_Settings_GUI

Once you get the Wired Settings dialogue, make sure you are on the Network page. Click on the Settings icon beside the active network to open the adapter properties.

how to set static ip galaxy tab 2

When you get the pop-up, navigate to the IPv4 tab to change the IP settings.

IPv4_Tab

On the IPv4 tab, select the radio button which says “ Manual “. Some text fields will appear, you need to enter the IP address, Netmask and Gateway accordingly. Once it is validated, you can click on the Apply button to register the changes.

static_IP_GUI_Ubunty

Again you need to restart the network for the changes to take effect. You can do it manually via command line or just switch off and switch on the Network adapter. Once done, run ifconfig on the terminal to check the IP address. It should be the same IP address which you have specified earlier.

changed_IP_Config

3. How to setup static IP on Mac

If you are on macOS, setting static IP is quite similar to that of Ubuntu. But, here you don’t need the subnet mask or Default Gateway Address. Right click on the apple icon at the top left corner of the desktop. Click on  System Preferences  from the dropdown list.

mac_systemPreferences

Once the System Preferences dialogue box displays, navigate to Network and click on it to open the Network Settings

Network_Symbol

Alternatively, you can also hit Cmd+Space to trigger the Spotlight search. Type “ Network ” in the search bar and click on the icon once it appears. This will directly navigate you to the Network Settings.

network_on_spotlight

From the pop-up window, select an active network interface. For example, I am connected to a WiFi network so my active network is  Wi-Fi. Make sure you are on the active network tab and then click on  Advanced .

Network_Settings_menu

A new window will open the configuration settings for that adapter. Move over to the IP settings by clicking on the TCP/IP tab .

TCP_IP_tab

From the Configure IPv4 menu, choose Using DHCP with manual address.  Enter a static IP address in the IPv4 Address and leave the Subnet Mask and Router field as default. Click Ok to save the changes.

change_tcp_ip_Settings

Now when you do an ifconfig, the system should be using the static IP you have defined in the previous times. If the IP’s have not changed, try restarting the Wi-Fi and it should fix it.

To switch back to dynamic IP, move back to “ Using DHCP ” from the Configure IPv4 menu.

4. How to setup static IP on Android

Settings_menu_Android

The network which you are connected to should be on top of the list. Tap on the settings icon beside the Wi-Fi network name.

Wifi_connected_network

Once the pop-up opens, you will see IP settings at the bottom of the menu. The default option is “DHCP”. Tap on it to change the IP configuration.

IP_Settings_Android

Select “ Static ” from the presented drop-down menu. Enter the desired IP address and leave the other options as default. Make sure that other devices are not using the same IP. You can see the IP address of the other devices in your network by using a small utility called Fing . For a detailed process, check our article on how to find the IP Address of any Device on your network . Once you have entered the IP, click on Save to register the change. Now, your Android phone should start using the desired IP Address.

Manual_IP_Android

In almost all the Android version, you get the option to set static IP Address. For some rare older Android versions, you can use a third-party app like  WiFi Static . It’s free and it doesn’t require ROOT.

To switch back to dynamic IP, repeat the same procedure and select “DHCP” from the IP settings instead.

5. How to setup static IP on iPhone and iPad

If you are using an iPhone or iPad, then you can set static IP Address natively. You would need the Subnet Mask of your network. This can be obtained from the Wi-Fi settings and we would see to it in the further steps. To get started, click on the Settings icon in the dock to get to the Settings menu.

ios_Settings

Now on the Settings menu page, tap on Wi-Fi to get to the Wi-Fi settings.

Settings_page_wifi_ios

On the Wi-Fi page, you should see your connected Wi-Fi network at the top. Click on the “i” button beside it. This will open the Wi-Fi configuration window.

i_button_ios_wifi

Once the Wi-Fi settings page appears, you will see an option called “ Configure IP “. By Default, this would be set to automatic. Just below this option, you will see “ Subnet Mask “, note it down as we will need it in the further steps. In order to set static IP, we need to change Configure IP it to Manual. Tap on it and it will open the IPv4 settings page.

Configure_ip_page

There should be 3 options available on the “Configure IPv4” page. Select “ Manual ” from it. As soon as Manual IP is enabled, you will get extra text fields at the bottom to enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router. We need to fill in the IP Address of our choice and Subnet Mask which we noted down in the previous step. Now, after you fill both the fields, the save button at the top right corner will be enabled. Click on it to save the static IP configuration.

IPv4_Configuration_Menu

Now, when you return to the Wi-Fi settings page, you will see your device is using the Static IP address. This should be the same IP address we have set in the IP configuration menu.

ipaddr_ios

This static IP address will be applicable only to that particular Wi-Fi network. In case, you connect to some other Wi-Fi network the IP will change accordingly.

6. How to setup static IP to any Device from Router

Other network devices like your  Wireless Printer, PS4, NAS, IP Camera, Raspberry Pi , etc. do not have an Interface. Hence, in order to configure the network, either you have to connect remotely or use the router. If you have access to the router, setting Static IP for network devices is the easiest and convenient way. I would recommend this method over any other.

So, to assign a Static IP Address to any network device, you need to login to the web portal of the router. The web portal address, username, and password are mostly printed behind the router. In case you don’t have physical access to the router, the web portal URL is mostly the PC’s gateway address. To find that, open command prompt and type the following command.

Once you have the web portal loaded, log in with the credentials. Now every router has a different web UI, but the overall structure is the same. Basically,  you will have to link the IP Address to the Mac Address and Hostname of the device. So, we need to find the MAC address & Hostname of the network device. To do that, look for DHCP client list which should look something like the following screenshot.

MAC_address_Router

You can get your MAC Address & Hostname under DHCP Client list. Once, you have the MAC address & Hostname noted down, we can proceed further. On most of the routers, you will have the option to set a Static IP under the section  IP Mac binding or DHCP Static IP  option. In case you are on a custom ROM like dd-wrt, head over to Services tab and you will have DHCP Server . Under DHCP Server, add an entry for Static Leases by clicking on the Add button.

Static_leases_router

Clicking on the Add button will create a new row. You have to enter the MAC Address, Hostname, desired Static IP and Lease time . Lease time is a unit in minutes after which your IP will be renewed. Since we are adding only 1 entry for the particular host the IP will be the same even after the renewal. Once, done click on Save changes .

staticIPSetting_Router

Once you have configured successfully on the router, just restart the Wi-Fi on the device. When it connects it should start using the static IP. In case of issues, make sure that you have the correct MAC Address and Hostname. To check, just run the command ipconfig or look back again in the router’s DHCP client list.

ipconfig_newIP

These changes are written to the ROM so restarting the router won’t make changes to the static IP configuration. In order to get back to Dynamic IP, just remove the entry from the IP leases.

What’s next

Once you have started configuring the IPs on Router and network devices, you are good to go configure telnet and SSH. Have a look at our brief article on  How to Enable Telnet Server in Windows 10 ,  Best SSH clients for iOS To Manages Remote Servers and  6 Best FTP Clients For Android . A word of caution would be to note down the static IPs assigned to devices as assigning the same IP to two network devices would render them useless.

Also Read:  How To Change DNS on Windows|Mac|Android|iOS

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How do I set up my Static IP?

  • Thread starter drhex
  • Start date Jan 15, 2015
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  • Jan 15, 2015

Setting up static IP I'm trying to setup my Lollipop G3 to use a static ip address on my home network in order to more easily be able to run e.g. an ftp server on it. My router is a Netgear CG3700. First, I tried its "address reservation" feature, where one can associate a MAC-adress(the phone's) to an ip address on the local network. It was easy to setup, but when the G3 is asking for an ip address, it still gets the first free one in the DHCP range rather than the one I just configured. :-! I also tried from the phone, by long-pressing the wifi connection and choosing "modify network". In the window that appears, one can switch from DHCP to static and specify the desired ip address. However, as long as "ip settings" is set to Static, the Save -button is disabled. Someone suggested that entering the wifi password here might help, but Save is still disabled. What else can I try?  

Rukbat

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Re: Static IP Leave the router set for DHCP, or all the devices connected to it ill have to bet up for a static IP. There should be a Setup item. In there, there should be a LAN item. In there, there should be a "Use router as DHCP server" checkbox. In that area, there should be a starting and ending address. Set the starting address to 192.168.1.100. Apply. (All the computers connected to the router will lose connection for a few seconds, so don't do this while someone is downloading a file or something.) Now press the active wifi connection on your phone. Forget. Connect to it, but check Show advanced options. Scroll down and you'll see DHCP. Change that to Static. Put in 192.168.1.<any number between 2 and 99> for the IP address. Put in 255.255.255.0 for the mask (it should be there by default). Put in 192.168.1.1 for both the DNS address and the Gateway address. Your phone is not at 192.168.1.<whatever number you put here>. Any device using DHCP will get an address with that last number from 100 to 254, in order. (IOW, the first device connecting gets 100, the next one gets 101, etc.) The address has nothing to do with speed or anything else, it's just a way for the router to know which device asked for what. If you want to access that server from somewhere outside (another internet connection), go to Advanced Setup (in the router), then to Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Port Forwarding should be selected by default, and FTP should be selected by default. Put the number you gave the phone (192.168.1.<this number>) into the empty box and click Add. Now you can connect to your external IP address ( What's My IP Address? - Obsolete Browser Page ) with an FTP client and access the FTP server on the phone at home. (If the type of server you want to use isn't in the dropdown, you'll need to know the port it uses and click Add Custom Service. (This is all from a Netgear N300, but manufacturers tend to use the same or very similar interfaces on all their routers for years. If something is just a little different in yours, it should be close enough for you to figure it out.) If you need more help with port forwarding, go to the PortForward Forum . They have tutorials, including screen shots, for hundreds of routers, and the ports of hundreds of services, games, etc. They can also answer any questions you have about port forwarding, including using a service like No-IP, so that you don't have to remember your external IP address - you get a name, like any real website (for no charge).  

  • Jan 16, 2015

Re: Static IP Thank you for replying, Rukbat, but the problem was that the phone won't let me save the changes when I've specified "Static" ip address.  

Re: Static IP This has nothing to do with your phone. You have to go into your router settings and, after seeing what IP address it assigned to your phone, specify that you want the router to use the address that it gave to your phone as a static IP address instead of dynamic. Look under lease type.  

I suspect it is a lollipop issue. Setting up static ip from my asus transformer running android 4.2 was no problem (i.e. "save" is available. Can someone running android 5 please check whether static ip can be enabled on their device?  

Guys, it has nothing to do with your phone or lollipop. Your router gives the phone an IP address through DHCP when you log onto your WiFi network. The address is a dynamic IP address which means it changes after a certain period of time. You can configure that time in your router settings. You must go into the router and change the settings to change the address the router assigned into a static IP address instead of a dynamic IP address. There are no setting changes you can make on your phone to change your network address to a static IP address.  

jshadow, perhaps I should clarify one thing: I am not talking about a static ip address on Internet, but rather a static ip address on the LAN (192.168.0.x). That ought to be possible to setup on the phone (it could be configured on the laptop and surfing pad with no problems). On a decent router, it should of course also be possible to configure DHCP to always hand out the same adress to a particular device. The "address reservation" feature on Netgear CG3700 appeared to be able to do that, but it didn't work the first time I tried. Now I deleted the entry and setup a wifi mac adress - ip address association again, and turned off + on wifi on the phone and it seem the phone got the right ip address this time!  

xocomaox

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drhex is correct. (sorry I didn't get to this sooner) You have to reserve the MAC address (can easily be found under device information) of your phone at the router and tell it to use a specific ip address. Most consumer-grade routers have this feature.  

drhex said: jshadow, perhaps I should clarify one thing: I am not talking about a static ip address on Internet, but rather a static ip address on the LAN (192.168.0.x). That ought to be possible to setup on the phone (it could be configured on the laptop and surfing pad with no problems). On a decent router, it should of course also be possible to configure DHCP to always hand out the same adress to a particular device. The "address reservation" feature on Netgear CG3700 appeared to be able to do that, but it didn't work the first time I tried. Now I deleted the entry and setup a wifi mac adress - ip address association again, and turned off + on wifi on the phone and it seem the phone got the right ip address this time! Click to expand...
  • Jun 18, 2015

Responding to an old thread, but I found it searching for a solution to this same problem. The Save button was not active on my LG G3 running Android 5.0.1. I got it to work by entering the IP address, the password, then unclicking Show advanced options. The Save button was then activated and the static IP could be stored. It stays even after I boot the router.  

  • Sep 14, 2015
gingham99 said: Responding to an old thread, but I found it searching for a solution to this same problem. The Save button was not active on my LG G3 running Android 5.0.1. I got it to work by entering the IP address, the password, then unclicking Show advanced options. The Save button was then activated and the static IP could be stored. It stays even after I boot the router. Click to expand...
  • Nov 13, 2017

Oyabun... Please don't be so quick to declare others wrong.. It just intimidates other people and scares them off. If you can't be heard then what's the point of posting? People don't want to have to argue just to convince other people that their issue IS happening.. If you called tech support and they told you "that can't hapoen"..., you would'nt waste your time on the call... You'd hang up and trying to find your answer somewhere else. I am having the same issue as DrHex.. I want to use OpenDNS Family Shield. In order to do so you must set your devices' DNS to their DNS servers.. you can do this by setting the DNS in the router and letting the devices inherit the DNS or by changing the DNS on the device itself. I wish to change the DNS on the individual devices as I want to change the DNS on my children's devices but not Auto-inhherit to my own devices.. When i go to the networks on my phone, long press, modify network, advanced options, then change network from DHCP to static, all of the other options become available; HOWEVER, they are all greyed out as is the save button.. I suspects this is so because the phone is locked and that this is the true issue. That's just my two cents worth.. I cannot; however, unlock my phone so I'm stuck.  

From another post: rossmcm posted: Here's what I had to do: - Turn on DHCP on my router - Disable WiFi on the tablet, then re-enable it. - Tablet connects to WiFi, and obtains a dynamic IP address. - Go into "Modify Network" dialog. - Change IP settings to Static - Key in IP address required, Gateway, DNS servers - "Save" button is now enabled!! - Tap Save - Turn DHCP off in router  

Even THIS didn't work for me! MY SOLUTION: Set OPENDNS Family Shield settings on router On Android device , choose "forget" network Then, attach kids android to network Set Google DNS settings on router On my Android device, choose "forget" network Then, attach MY android device to network Each device inherits settings and works accordingly .. Kids Android devices still have grayed out settings for ORIGINAL DNS, BUT work as desired! On a PC, goto "Network sharing Center", wireless network connection settings, properties, Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IP V4, properties, and set use the following DNS server address.  

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Security has become a top priority for mobile users, especially for those who use their devices for business purposes. With each iteration of Android, security improves. Such is the case with Android 10 (previously known as Android Q). With this release, there’s an interesting feature that might please a number of users (especially those serious about the security of their mobile devices).

Said new feature is Randomized MAC addresses. What can a Randomized MAC address do? To put it simply, MAC address randomization can prevent a listener from using a device’s MAC address to build a history of activity. By doing this, your device’s security and privacy increases.

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But how do you randomize your MAC address? Thanks to Android 10, it’s actually quite simple. In fact, the feature should be set as the default option for all wireless connections. On the off-chance you want to ensure your Android 10 device is making use of randomized MAC addresses, let me show you how.

But first …

What is a MAC address?

For those that might not know, a MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier, assigned to a device’s network interface controller. This address can be used to track a device on Wi-Fi networks. If someone were to discover the MAC address associated with your mobile device, they could easily keep tabs on you. Say, you move around from wireless network to wireless network. Each time your MAC address is associated with a network, it could be tracked, thereby giving away your movement throughout a city. That is not just a privacy issue, but could lead to a security problem.

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The randomized MAC address option is configured for each wireless connection, so there is no way to configure this globally. Once you connect to a wireless network, here’s how to make sure the device is using a random MAC address (instead of the device MAC address).

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap Network &amp; Internet.
  • Tap the gear icon associated with the wireless connection to be configured.
  • Tap Advanced.
  • Tap Privacy.
  • Tap Use Randomized MAC ( Figure A ).

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The randomized MAC address assignment should be set as the default for all wireless connections. If this isn’t the case, setting the option is but a tap away.

For anyone who is serious about mobile security, this feature is a must-use. Thankfully, the developers opted to make the randomized MAC address feature the default for wireless connections. Make sure your Android 10 device is using this feature for every wireless network you connect to, so you can enjoy an added layer of security.

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How to Set a Static IP Address

August 2021

There are many reasons that you may need to change and set a static IP address for your IP device, such as a managed switch , wireless router , or outdoor access point . One reason is because an installation scenario doesn’t have an active network with DHCP services. Some other reasons you may need to set a static IP are because you use a dedicated web server, host server, VPN, or VoIP services.

Setting static IP addresses can help to avoid network conflicts which could cause certain devices to stop working correctly. However, in most installation scenarios, users will use a regular network and will not need to use a static IP. Setting a static IP address is an advanced networking function, and a basic, fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP is needed.

In general, statically address devices outside of your DHCP pool range, which in most home networks is your router . For reference, the DHCP pool range for TRENDnet products is usually (but not always) 192.168.10.101 to 199.

1. Access the Control Panel

In the Windows search bar, type in “ncpa.cpl” and then press enter.

Access the Control Panel

If you are not using Windows 10, follow the steps below instead.

  • On your keyboard, press the “Windows” and “R” keys at the same time.
  • Enter “ncpa.cpl” in the window that pops up.

Note: Network connections will display the network adapters that are currently connected to your computer.

Access the Control Panel

2. Select the Network Adapter

Right click on the network adapter that is currently connected to the device that you are trying to configure. Usually, it will be the adapter with the word “Ethernet” in the name.

Select the Network Adapter

3. Select Properties

Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

Select Properties

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

5. Manually enter IP address and subnet mask

Select “Use the following IP Address” and then input the following information in the corresponding fields:

IP address: Check the device that you are connected to in order to locate the IP address. The first three sets of digits should match. For this tutorial, we will use IP address 192.168.10.10.

Subnet mask: The subnet mask between the device that you are trying to connect to needs to be the same as your PC. For this tutorial, we will use subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Manually enter IP address and subnet mask

6. Save Settings

Click the OK button on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window, and also click the OK button on “Ethernet Properties” window.

Note: The OK buttons must be clicked in both instances or your settings will not be saved.

7. Revert Back to DHCP

To set your computer back to DHCP, repeat steps 1-4 again. When you get to the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window, click “Obtain an IP address automatically”. This will allow your PC to be assigned a random IP address on your network.

Revert Back to DHCP

Operating System The operating system (often shortened to OS) is the software your computer or mobile device uses to perform basic functions. Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux are the most popular operating systems for computers and laptops, with Android and iOS for mobile devices.

Browser A browser (short for web browser) is a software application that allows you to access the internet. Some of the most popular browsers are Chrome, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, and Firefox.

Network Adapter A network adapter allows a device to communicate and connect to a local area network (LAN), the internet, or other computers. Network adapters can be wired or wireless , and they can be visible or hidden from plain sight.

IP Address An IP address is a unique identifier for devices that access the internet or devices on a local area network. It uses a string of numbers and/or letters with periods or colons. To identify your IP address, type “what is my ip” into a search engine, like Google or Bing. You can also visit whatismyipaddress.com or whatismyip.com .

Dynamic IP address A dynamic IP address is an IP address that can change over time. Your IP address may change each time you connect. Most IP address assigned by your ISP will be dynamic IP addresses.

Static IP address A static IP address (also referred to as a manual IP address or static IP configuration) is an IP address that remains unchanged over time. Your IP address remains the same (or static) each time you connect (from the same location). Your IP address may change if you connect to a different network in a different location.

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How to set static ip addresses on your router.

Routers both modern and antiquated allow users to set static IP addresses for devices on the network, but what's the practical use of static IP addresses for a home user? Read on as we explore when you should, and shouldn't, assign a static IP.

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Dear How-To Geek, After reading over your five things to do with a new router article , I was poking around in the control panel of my router. One of the things I found among all the settings is a table to set static IP addresses. I'm pretty sure that section is self explanatory in as much as I get that it allows you to give a computer a permanent IP address, but I don't really understand why? I've never used that section before and everything on my home network seems to work fine. Should I be using it? It's obviously there for some reason, even if I'm not sure what that reason is! Sincerely, IP Curious

To help you understand the application of static IP addresses, let's start with the setup you (and most readers for that matter) have. The vasty majority of modern computer networks, including the little network in your home controlled by your router, use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP is a protocol that automatically assigns a new device an IP address from the pool of available IP addresses without any interaction from the user or a system administrator. Let's use an example to illustrate just how wonderful DHCP is and how easy it makes all of our lives.

Related: How to Set Up Static DHCP So Your Computer's IP Address Doesn't Change

Imagine that a friend visits with their iPad. They want to get on your network and update some apps on the iPad. Without DHCP, you would need to hop on a computer, log into your router's admin panel, and manually assign an available address to your friend's device, say 10.0.0.99. That address would be permanently assigned to your friend's iPad unless you went in later and manually released the address.

With DHCP, however, life is so much easier. Your friend visits, they want to jump on your network, so you give them the Wi-Fi password to login and you're done. As soon as the iPad connected to the router, the router's DHCP server checks the available list of IP addresses, and assigns an address with an expiration date built in. Your friend's iPad is given an address, connected to the network, and then when your friend leaves and is no longer using the network that address will return to the pool for available addresses ready to be assigned to another device.

All that happens behind the scenes and, assuming there isn't a critical error in the router's software, you'll never even need to pay attention to the DHCP process as it will be completely invisible to you. For most applications, like adding mobile devices to your network, general computer use, video game consoles, etc., this is a more than satisfactory arrangement and we should all be happy to have DHCP and not be burdened with the hassle of manually managing our IP assignment tables.

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Although DHCP is really great and makes our lives easier, there are situations where using a manually assigned static IP address is quite handy. Let's look at a few situations where you would want to assign a static IP address in order to illustrate the benefits of doing so.

You need reliable name resolution on your network for computers that need to be consistently and accurately found. Although networking protocols have advanced over the years, and the majority of the time using a more abstract protocol like SMB (Server Message Block) to visit computers and shared folders on your network using the familiar //officecomputer/shared_music/ style address works just fine, for some applications it falls apart. For example, when setting up media syncing on XBMC it's necessary to use the IP address of your media source instead of the SMB name.

Any time you rely on a computer or a piece of software to accurately and immediately locate another computer on your network (as is the case with our XBMC example - the client devices need to find the media server hosting the material) with the least chance of error, assigning a static IP address is the way to go. Direct IP-based resolution remains the most stable and error free method of communicating on a network.

You want to impose a human-friendly numbering scheme onto your network devices. For network assignments like giving an address to your friend's iPad or your laptop, you probably don't care where in the available address block the IP comes from because you don't really need to know (or care). If you have devices on your network that you regularly access using command line tools or other IP-oriented applications, it can be really useful to assignment permanent addresses to those devices in a scheme that is friendly to the human memory.

For example, if left to its own devices our router would assign any available address to our three Raspberry Pi XBMC units. Because we frequently tinker with those units and access them by their IP addresses, it made sense to permanently assign addresses to them that would be logical and easy to remember:

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The .90 unit is in the basement, the .91 unit is on the first floor, and the .92 unit is on the second floor.

You have an application the expressly relies on IP addresses.  Some applications will only allow you to supple an IP address to refer to other computers on the network. In such cases it would be extremely annoying to have to change the IP address in the application every time the IP address of the remote computer was changed in the DHCP table. Assigning a permanent address to the remote computer prevents you from the hassle of frequently updating your applications. This is why it's quite useful to assign any computer that functions as a server of any sort to a permanent address.

Before you just start assigning static IP addresses left and right, let's go over some basic network hygiene tips that will save you from a headache down the road.

First, check what the IP pool available on your router is. Your router will have a total pool and a pool specifically reserved for DHCP assignments. The total pool available to home routers is typically 10.0.0.0 through 10.255.255.255 or 192.168.0.0 through 192.168.255.255 . Then, within those ranges a smaller pool is reserved for the DHCP server, typically around 252 addresses in a range like 10.0.0.2 through 10.0.0.254. Once you know the general pool, you should use the following rules to assign static IP addresses:

  • Never assign an address that ends in .0 or .255 as these addresses are typically reserved for network protocols. This is the reason the example IP address pool above ends at .254.
  • Never assign an address to the very start of the IP pool, e.g. 10.0.0.1 as the start address is always reserved for the router. Even if you've changed the IP address of your router for security purposes , we'd still suggest against assigning a computer.
  • Never assign an address outside of the total available pool of private IP addresses. This means if your router's pool is 10.0.0.0 through 10.255.255.255 every IP you assign (keeping in mind the prior two rules) should fall within that range. Given that there are nearly 17 million addresses in that pool, we're sure you can find one you like.

Some people prefer to only use addresses outside of the DHCP range (e.g. they leave the 10.0.0.2 through 10.0.0.254 block completely untouched) but we don't feel strongly enough about that to consider it an outright rule. Given the improbability of a home user needing 252 device addresses simultaneously, it's perfectly fine to assign a device to one of those addresses if you'd prefer to keep everything in, say, the 10.0.0.x block.

Related: How and Why All Devices in Your Home Share One IP Address

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Within the Network settings, you can:

• View and edit the network Name and Password

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