Manual configuration

Manually assigning an IP address to a Windows computer involves adjusting the IPv6 properties of the NIC itself. As a device can have more than one NIC, ensure you are configuring the right one. Let's quickly walk through this process:

  1. From the Control Panel, select Network and Internet:
Figure 12.3: Control Panel
  1. Then, select Network and Sharing Center:
Figure 12.4: Network and Internet tab
  1. Select Change adapter settings on the left:
Figure 12.5: Adapter settings
  1. This will present you with the adapters you have ...

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