Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux distribution that comes with a built-in DHCP server. If you want to use a static IP address for your Ubuntu desktop, you can do so by following these steps:

  1. Log in to your Ubuntu desktop and open the Terminal window.
  2. Type the following command to start the DHCP server: dhcpcd
  3. Type the following command to change your Ubuntu desktop’s static IP address: dhcpcd -i 192.168.1.10

To open the utility, go to System \ Administration \ Networking

You’ll see your network adapter in the list. Click the Properties button, and you’ll see this dialog:

Just change the drop-down box to Static IP address, and then put in your static settings. Ubuntu is so easy, isn’t it ?