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I had got a internet connection from ISP.

The etho mode is 10 mbps half duplex.

i have a router of dlink DES-1008D (wired switch ).

I want to configure a home wired network so I can connect my multiple system .

My ISP requires to configure me static ip in the ip configuration . They have given us

IP address x.y.z.a subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway x.y.z.1

and DNS server name's

Now what settings I need to done to use my router ?

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The DES-1008D is not a router. For you to connect your computers safely to the internet you will need a router not a unmanaged switch. When you have a router, you can set the router IP address to what the ISP requires and the rest of the computers can get a dynamic address from the router. – wbeard52 Oct 12 '11 at 19:34
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Please see the following link: Networking for Dummies Online PDF – David Oct 12 '11 at 19:36
@wbeard52 so I can't use that to connect to multiple computers ? with my old ISP(which was having dynamic ip), I was able to connect – Vivek Goel Oct 12 '11 at 19:37
No. It's likely your old ISP was providing a dual-purpose 'Modem' and 'Router', in which case your switch would have worked like you're describing. Who is your new Service Provider, and what equipment have they provided you? – Charlls Oct 12 '11 at 19:39
in past I was using Airtel broadband now I am using spectranet.in/cable-broadband.php ip-adress.com/whois/203.92.63.66 – Vivek Goel Oct 12 '11 at 19:42
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The DES-1008D is actually a Network Switch (not a Router). You'll need a Network Router, to configure the Static IP Address (x.y.z.a).

Most consumer routers assume your ISP will provide a WAN IP Address via DHCP. You'll need to find the settings via your Router's Configuration page, to 'Configure the Static WAN IP.'

I always just use Google's DNS.

  • 8.8.8.8
  • 8.8.4.4

Your best bet is to go buy a Router, and then edit your question to include what router you got, if you have any questions about setting it up.

You can configure the Static WAN IP on your PC and use the DES-1008D as a DMZ Switch, but I'm not sure this is what you're trying to accomplish.

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My dns server is this ip-adress.com/whois/203.92.63.66 so can I go to any type of router ? Will I need to do some specif configuration with that ? – Vivek Goel Oct 12 '11 at 19:48
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