Changing the Ethernet Adapter Settings on Your PC

Introduction

This guide will show you how to configure the Ethernet adapter settings on your Windows computer. This is used when establishing direct connections between your PC and a controller.

If you are using a dongle make sure it is attached to the computer before beginning this process.

Configure Your PC

• Windows 11
• Windows 8/10
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

Windows 11

1. Press WINDOWS + X to open the desktop options
2. Choose Settings
   
   
3. Choose Network & internet from the list on the left.
4. Scroll down and choose Advanced network settings.
   
5. Click Ethernet to expand that option.
6. Click the Edit button next to More adapter options.
   
7. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click
8. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
   
9. For controller connections, the information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 2 and 9)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used as your controller's Server IP.
10. Click OK.

Windows 8/10

1. Open the Start menu and begin typing Network and Sharing Center. A pane should appear on the side of the screen.
2. Click the Network and Sharing Center listing.
        
3. In the window that opens, select Change adapter settings on the right side of the window.
   
4. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
   
5. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click
6. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
   
7. For controller connections, the information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 2 and 9)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used as your controller's Server IP.
8. Click OK.

Windows 7

1. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
   
2. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
4. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click Properties
   
   
5. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
   
6. The information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 3 and 49)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used as your controller's Server IP.
7. Click OK.

Windows Vista

7. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
8. Click Manage Network Connections on the left-hand side of the screen.
   
9. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
10. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click
    
11. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
    
12. For controller connections, the information should be as follows:
    IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 3 and 49)
    Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
    You may leave all other fields blank.
    It is important that you remember this number as it will be used as your controller's Server IP.
13. Click OK.

Windows XP

1. Navigate to Control Panel > Network Connections.
   
2. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
3. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and click
   
4. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
   
5. For controller connections, the information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 3 and 49)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used as your controller's Server IP.
6. Click OK.