If you prefer your system to be reachable on your network via the same IP address each time, a static IP lease or static IP assignment is recommended. The two terms may sound the same, but the difference comes with who assigns the address. For example, a static lease, also known as a DHCP reservation, is where you configure your router to assign the same IP address to your machine each time. This is by far the easiest way to go, but unfortunately, most small office and home office routers do not feature an option to do this. If your router doesn't have an option to set a static lease (reservation), read on to discover how to change Mint's connection from DHCP to static and set the address manually.

First, you'll need to access your network settings. To do this, click on the network icon located near the clock in your system tray and then click on Network Settings. From there, a new window titled Networking will appear. On this screen, you'll be able to edit the advanced...