To start off, you need a direct connection to your modem and computer. If you have a router, disconnect it and directly hook up your modem to your computer.
1. Open up the command prompt by pressing Start->Run and typing in cmd
2. In the command prompt, type âIpconfig/allâ. This will tell you your current IP Address. After, type âipconfig/releaseâ. Keep the command prompt open for easy access.
3. Go to âNetwork Connectionsâ (accessible through the control panel). Right click âLocal Area Connectionâ and click âPropertiesâ
4. With âInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click the âPropertiesâ button.
5. A new window will open. Under the âGeneralâ tab, select âUse the Following IP addressâ. Under âIp Addressâ, put â10.0.0.1?. Press the âTabâ key on your keyboard.
6. Press Ok on both open windows.
7. Repeat steps 3-4. Under the âGeneralâ tab, press the radio button âAutomatically Assign Me an Ip Addressâ. Press ok on both windows.
8. Go back to the command prompt and type in âIpconfig/allâ. Youâll now notice you have a new IP address.
