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Windows Server Core - Set the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS using sconfig (cidr)
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Using sconfig

  1. Type sconfig and press enter to open Server Configuration
  2. Type 8 (Network Settings) and press enter
  3. Type the number in the Index# column for the network interface you want to configure and press enter
  4. Type 1 (Set Network Adapter Address) and press enter
  5. Type s (static) and press enter
  6. Type the IP address and press enter
  7. Type the subnet mask and press enter
  8. Type the default gateway and press enter
  9. Type 2 (Set DNS Servers) and press enter
  10. Type the address for the preferred DNS server and press enter (example: 8.8.8.8). A pop-up box with message "Preferred DNS server set" appears. Select OK.
  11. Type the address for the alternate DNS server and press enter (example: 8.8.4.4). A pop-up box with message "Alternate DNS server set" appears. Select OK.
  12. Type 4 (Return to Main Menu) and press enter
  13. Type 15 (Exit to Command Line) and press enter

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