How to Set Up a Static IP Address in uTorrent

Most routers assign your computer an IP address dynamically by default.

Setting up your uTorrent client to work with a static IP address requires you to change some configurations in your router settings. Your router typically chooses an IP address from a list of available IPs--the DHCP range. Choosing an IP address outside of this range is necessary so that your router does not assign it to another computer. This walk-through assumes that your operating system is already setup to use a static IP address.

Things You'll Need

• uTorrent client
• Router

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Run."

2. Type "cmd /k; ipconfig /all" into the prompt and hit the "Enter" key.

3. Find the default gateway number in the DOS window that opens up. Copy it and paste it into your web browser. Hit the "Enter" key.

4. Enter your username and password in the login window. If you don't know this information, it can usually be found in your router's instruction manual.

5. Find your router's DHCP range settings in the menu.

6. Reduce your router's DHCP range by one IP address. This IP address which is now on the outside of the range will become your static IP.

7. Save and exit your router's configuration menu.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have your router's manual and do not know the login and password, some common defaults are: admin/admin, admin/blank, blank/admin and even blank/blank.

• Your internet provider may have to change your IP address from dynamic to static.

References

• uTorrent: Connection Setup Guide