To give your computer a fixed (static) IP address:
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Open the Activities overview and
start typing Network.
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Click on Network to open the panel.
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Find the network connection that you want to have a fixed address.
Click the
settings
button next to the network connection. For a Wi-Fi connection,
the
settings
button will be located next to the active network.
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Select the IPv4 or IPv6 tab and change the
Method to Manual.
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Type in the IP Address and
Gateway, as well as the appropriate Netmask.
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In the DNS section, switch the Automatic switch
to off. Enter the IP address of a DNS server you want to use. Enter
additional DNS server addresses using the + button.
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In the Routes section, switch the Automatic
switch to off. Enter the Address, Netmask,
Gateway and Metric for a route you want to use.
Enter additional routes using the + button.
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Click Apply. The network connection should now have a fixed
IP address.