learn how to set a static IP address in windows 7
in this post you will find 2 ways to set a static IP address
1- the easy way : using Network and sharing Center for control panel (all steps are demonstrated with pictures )
2- the hard way : using the command prompt (Video from my channel)
follow these steps :
1- go to start button
2- open control panel
3- choose Network and Sharing Center
4- click on change dapter settings
5- here you will find all available network adapter ( in my case ,i have 2 network adapters)
- Local Area Connection (my LAN card)
- Wireless Network Connection (my Wireless card)

6- right click → properties ( on the network card that you want to configure ,in my case i will choose my Wireless card )
7- click on internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → properties
8- in the general tab choose use the following IP address
9- add your new IP address ,Subnet ,Default gateway,DNS Server → ok
see also :
what is the IP address? (part1)
what is the IP address? (part2)
set static IP address using netsh.exe command (Video)