How-to-Set-a-Static-IP-Address-in-Windows
The steps for configuring a static IP address in Windows are fairly similar in Windows 10through Windows XP. See this guide at How-To Geek for specific instructions in each version of Windows Some routers let you reserve an IP address for specific devices that are connected to your network. This is normally done through what's called DHCP reservation and it works by associating an IP address with a MAC address so that each time that specific device requests an IP address, the router assigns it the one you've chosen to have associated with that physical MAC address. You can read more about using DHCP Reservation at your router's manufacturer's website. Here are links to instructions on doing this on DLink, Linksy