Static IP addresses on the CU Boulder campus must be assigned by ITS or other designated network administrators. A static IP address must be manually entered into a device, along with router address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses and domain information. To request a static IP address, please go to http://hippo.colorado.edu/ipapp.

Instructions

1. Click the Start menu. Next, click on the Network option.

2. Click on the Network and Sharing Center button.

3. Next, click Manage network connections from the left-side menu.

4. Find the Local Area Connection icon. Right-click on the icon. Click Properties from the drop-down menu.

5. In the window that opens, click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) (you may need to scroll down to find it). Next, click on the Properties button.

6. In the window that opens, click the Use the following IP address: radio button. In the IP address:, Subnet mask:, and Default gateway: number fields, insert the numbers that were assigned to you by ITS.

7. Next, click the Use the following DNS server addresses: radio button. Next, in the Preferred DNS server:, and Alternate DNS server: number fields, input the numbers that were assigned by ITS. Then click the OK button.

8. Click OK in the other window. You can now start using your new internet connection. If for some reason the internet connection doesn't start working right away, restart the computer and try again.

Get Help
IT Service Center
303-735-HELP (5-4357 from an on-campus phone)
help@colorado.edu