Pros and cons
There is no obvious speed disadvantage in using DHCP. The use of static IP is, however, mandatory in some server setups, such as DHCP server and DNS server. Some may argue that static IP makes it possible to get on-line when the router is down. That is true if only one host is connecting to the internet.
Setting static host IP
Open Local Area Connection, select Properties
Select TCP/IP, click Properties
Click Use IP address
Key in desired IP
Submask is set automatically, change if desired
Key in the IP of your router as gateway
Use the following DNS server is enabled by now
Key in the IP of your router, only one will do (if you have problem, change this to the IPs of your ISP's DNS servers
Click OK all the way out
Restart network by right click on Local Area Connection, select Disable
When icon has turned grey, right click again, select Enable
The new setting should take effect
For those with static public IP and without router:
Key in your public IP (given by your ISP) instead of private IP
Key in your ISP's DNS server IPs
For those with dynamic public IP and without router:
Select automatically obtain IP address
Key in your ISP's DNS server IPs
Setting dynamic host IP
A DHCP server is needed for this setting to work
Open Local Area Connection, select Properties
Select TCP/IP, click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address automatically
Select Obtain DNS servers automatically
Warning
Do not alter any setting unless you know what you are doing.
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