December 13, 2024

Static IPs, or static IP addresses, are fixed IP addresses assigned to a computer or device on a network. Unlike dynamic IP addresses (DHCP), which can change over time, static IPs remain constant, providing a reliable and consistent point of access. They offer stability and you may require using them on your network depending on the need.

For systems using Linux Mint, configuring static IPs is simple and can be done with just a few clicks. This example uses the popular Linux Mint Cinnamon Edition.

Click on the Mint menu and choose Advanced Network Configuration from All Applications. It can be accessed from the Preferences menu too.

Linux Mint Cinnamon menu

To edit your wired/Ethernet connection and change it to a static IP configuration, select it and click on the gear icon.

edit network settings in Linux Mint

Go to the IPv4 Settings tab and from the drop-down menu, choose Manual.

choose Manual settings for static IP in Linux Mint

This will provide a blank entry for the static address to be added. Click the Add button and enter the static IP address, the netmask, and the default gateway.

adding a static IP address in Linux Mint

A cool thing about this network configuration tool is that it can automatically detect invalid IP format and highlight the entry in red while green for valid one.

green is valid entry, red is not when entering IP details for static IP in Linux Mint

Click the Save button for these changes to take place. You now have a static IP address configured for your Linux Mint system.

Happy networking.

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