Setting a Static IP Address on Raspberry Pi

This guide will help you set a static IP address in the 192.168.1.0/24 range on your Raspberry Pi.

Prerequisites

First, identify your network interface:

ip a

Look for the interface you're using (usually eth0 for Ethernet or wlan0 for Wi-Fi).

Open the dhcpcd configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/dhcpcd.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file, adjusting as needed:

interface eth0  # or wlan0 for Wi-Fi
static ip_address=192.168.1.100/24
static routers=192.168.1.1
static domain_name_servers=192.168.1.1 8.8.8.8

Replace 192.168.1.100 with your desired IP address
Adjust routers and domain_name_servers if your network uses different addresses

Press Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter to save and exit.

Restart the networking service to apply changes:

sudo service dhcpcd restart

Check if the new IP address has been applied:

ip a

Look for your interface and confirm the new IP address.

If you encounter issues:

This configuration sets a static IP within the Class C private address range 192.168.1.0/24
Ensure the chosen IP doesn't conflict with your router's DHCP range
Consider reserving this IP in your router's DHCP settings to prevent conflicts