Setting a Static IP address

Every device on a network must have a unique IP address. Though automatic methods exist to set address (DHCP most commonly), it is considered best practice to manually set unchanging IP addresses (Static IPs) to avoid potential problems should the DHCP server fail.

IP addresses are set in Windows Network Configuration. This can be quickly accessed from within Hippolaunch’s advanced tab.

The Windows Dialogue for all Network interfaces will be shown

Clicking on the desired interface will open it’s properties.

Click on the properties button.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPV4) and the properties button to set an address.

Finally, select Use the following address, set an IP and subnet mask.

Default Gataway and DNS settings can remain blank in most cases.

In general, a HippoNet Network should have an IP address similar to: 192.168.1.XXX and a Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 with each system having a unique number in the XXX field of the IP address.

Usually a Data Network carrying Art-Net will have an IP Address similar to: 2.0.0.xxx and a Subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 with each system having a unique number in the XXX field of the IP address.

!This guide covers only the most simple network setups and should not be used in place of expert advice in any situation. Incorrect network configuration is the single largest cause of support calls that Green Hippo receives.