In some cases it is necessary to assign workstations with IP addresses manually. When doing so, take into consideration the following rules:
Assign IP Address
Assign each computer with an "internal type" IP address. Usually 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x. Assign each system IP addresses from the same subnet. For example, once an IP address for WinRoute host is set at 192.168.1.1, you must continue with the same numbering scheme. ( e.g.192.168.1.2., 192.168.1.3 etc.)
Set default gateway
Use the WinRoute host computer IP address as the default gateway for all your client computers. In other words, each client computer will use the IP address of the WinRoute host (internal IP address) as the default gateway. This is entered in the TCP/IP=>Ethernet_adapter in the Network Properties of the computer.
Set DNS
Finally, use the WinRoute computer's IP address (the internal IP address) as the DNS server for all of your computers. The only exception might be when using the DNS address of your ISP or another DNS server. Then you will enter DNS details given to you by your ISP (in TCP/IP->NIC properties of each workstation).
Important! See recommended chapter of this manual regarding further DNS settings!