# Set the IP Address on the PC

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The default IP address of the switch is a 192.168.100.xxx. It is displayed at the front end display.\
The default subnet mask of the switch is 255.255.255.0.

This means your PC must be temporarily set to a compatible IP address.

![](/img/network/ipv4_windows_3_1-d2135a.png)

1. Unplug the computer from the Local Area Network (LAN).
2. Go to the **Control Panel** on the computer.
3. Go to **Network and Sharing Center** and click on **Change adapter settings**.
4. Right-click the connection for your LAN, and then click **Properties**.\
   If you´re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
5. Click the **Networking** tab. Under **This connection uses the following items**, click **Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)**, and then click **Properties**.
6. Select **Use the following IP address** and enter a compatible IP address e.g. **192.168.100.10** and the default subnet mask **255.255.255.0**.

The PC is set to a compatible IP address.