cmd networking info

Hi

I want to add a further computer to an existing basic network of 8 computers. ( XP home )


What is the cmd for establishing the servers ip address?

Also what would be a good ip address to assign to the new additional computer?

Also is there anyway of using the cmd to test the connection between the two once all set up?

Thanks

You can test the connection by ping'ing the IP address...
Example: ping 127.0.0.1

I usually let my router assign IP addresses.
If you need them to be static, ensure your router has the capability to assign IPs based on MAC addresses.

I usually use ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew to obtain an ip address from the DNS server.

Thanks