You can configure the D-Link router for static IP address only when the DHCP is disabled. Configuring the D-Link router for static IP address is quick and simple with the below-mentioned how to configure D Link router with static IP steps.
- If you have already connected the modem to the D-Link router, disconnect it first.
- Turn off your computer and take out the existing cable and proceed with how to configure D Link router with static IP manual.
- Plug the network cable from the DSL modem into the router’s WAN port.
- Use the cable that came with your D link router setup to connect the computer’s network port and router’s LAN port.
- Turn on the modem and wait at least for 30 seconds.
- Next, turn on the router and wait until the power light turns solid green or white.
- Turn on the computer and open the default browser.
- Enter the router’s IP address in the URL field and press the Enter key to access the D-Link router’s login portal.
- Enter the login credentials to access the router’s administrative interface.
- Once you have logged in to the router’s settings page, click the Setup tab.
- Navigate to the left-side panel and click the Internet Setup tab.
- Select the Static IP option from the WAN Access Type drop-down menu.
- Fill up the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields with the information provided by your ISP.
- Enter a public DNS server address (for example, 8.8.8.8) in the DNS Server 1 field.
- Verify the configured settings and click the Apply Changes button.
- Make sure to use wireless security to prevent unauthorized access to your network.
- To check whether you have configured the WAN connection to Static IP, click the Status tab.
- At last on using how to configure D Link router with static IP steps, Scroll down the router’s settings page to the WAN Configuration section and check whether the protocol has been changed to Static. Also, check whether the Status reads Static IP.