IP-Adress and DNS-Server change in Windows 7

Before you start please check if you have administrative rights for your PC.

Open the Network Connections by following the path Start Button -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections and choose Change adapter settings. Then you right-click on the Network Connection of which you want to change the IP and choose Properties.

Windows7 Network Connection

 

In the new window choose Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click on the button Properties.

Windows7 Properties

Now you are able to enter a new IP-address and a DNS server by hand.

Windows7 TCP/IPv4 Properties

To save simply click the OK button and all changes are applied.