How do I change my IP to static.

[Jubel]

Because I finally realised the reason why my port forwarding fails to work every single godamn motherloving time, is because my IP is dynamic for some reason.

I'm not going to google because you guys are generally smart with computers, and all that stuff, and I want a reliable guide for doing so. Or even a program to make it as easy as stuff.

I just want to host things again.

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[HerpaDerp]

Because I finally realised the reason why my port forwarding fails to work every single godamn motherloving time, is because my IP is dynamic for some reason.

I'm not going to google because you guys are generally smart with computers, and all that stuff, and I want a reliable guide for doing so. Or even a program to make it as easy as stuff.

I just want to host things again.

Having a dynamic IP doesn't hurt your port forwarding I have dynamic and port forwarding works great.

[Jubel]

Having a dynamic IP doesn't hurt your port forwarding I have dynamic and port forwarding works great.

For some reason it impacts me. I cannot host any server out there, no matter how perfect the port forwarding was.

[HerpaDerp]

For some reason it impacts me. I cannot host any server out there, no matter how perfect the port forwarding was.

It must be something else in your connection

[Jubel]

It must be something else in your connection

Possibly.
I found some interesting looking things while looking through my router's settings.




What is the first image all about, and what is the second about?
I have honestly no clue.

[Ethan]

Turn off UPnP if you are port forwarding. They conflict.
Don't worry to much with the first screen.

[cucumberdude]

I can 100% guarantee you that getting a static IP will not fix the problem.

However, if you do feel so inclined and wish to waste bucketloads of money, you can shell out some extra for a static IP from your ISP.
With comcast, for example, their plans require a business service plan to get a static IP, so you end up having to pay something like $100/mo (you also get an incredible connection, but that's beside the point).

[Hiiro326]

Uhh first you need your IPv4 for your computer, so go hold the windows button and hit R, type in "cmd" in the prompt type "ipconfig"
Find your IPv4 number.

Then control panel, Network and Sharing Center, on the right you should see "Change adapter settings" - click it
rightclick on the Local Area one and click Properties, go down to IPv4 and hit properties, fill in the blanks with things from the IP config.


this worked for me.

[Headcrab Zombie]

The static IP you can set up in the router is NOT what you need.
That IP is your external IP, it is the internal IP on the individual computer that you need to set up as static.

A simple google search for 'static ip setup' will give you what you need.


I believe some routers require a static IP for port forwarding to work, so it's worth a try. If your router doesn't, then all setting up a static IP will do is make it so you don't have to occasionally go back into your router and change the IP that the ports are forwarded to if your IP changes.

[Hiiro326]

The static IP you can set up in the router is NOT what you need.
That IP is your external IP, it is the internal IP on the individual computer that you need to set up as static.

A simple google search for 'static ip setup' will give you what you need.


I believe some routers require a static IP for port forwarding to work, so it's worth a try. If your router doesn't, then all setting up a static IP will do is make it so you don't have to occasionally go back into your router and change the IP that the ports are forwarded to if your IP changes.

I loving told him how to do it one post above you.