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If you have a computer which is a server on your network, you will want to have it as a "fixed ip". This is because other parts of the network may refer to that computer by its network IP address.  To configure the computer to use a fixed IP, follow this tutorial.

• First, go to your router's configuration page by opening your browser and going to the following IP address: http://192.168.1.254
• Now log in. IF you do not know your login information call O2 for help on 0800 230 0202
• On the navigation menu on the left hand side click "Home Network" then "Devices", then "Configure" at the top right of the screen.

• You will see a list of all the computers connected to your network. Find the one that represents your server (either by IP address or computer name - see end of post on how to find out your IP and computer name)

• On the next page make sure the checkbox for "Always use the same IP address" is ticked and click apply.

And you're all set-up, you'll notice that the lease is now listed as infinite where it says "DHCP Lease Time".

To find your IP address, do the following:

• Click Start
• Click Run
• Type "cmd" and press enter
• Type "ipconfig" and press enter
• Look for your connection and find it's relevant IP address

To find your compouter name do the following:

• Click Start
• Right click "My Computer"
• Click Properties
• Click the "Computer Name" tab

Since you're configuring your wireless network our recent blog post:

• Free wi-fi analysers for iPhone, andriod and Windows to find the least interfering channels and improve both speed and reliability

may well be of interest and worth a click!