Googling "how to give a Macbook Pro a static IP address" found: To give a Macbook Pro a static IP address, go to System Settings > Network, select your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), click Details, and then go to the TCP/IP tab. Change "Configure IPv4" from "Using DHCP" to Manually, and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and router address provided by your network administrator. That uses an insane URL. There's a longer explanation at: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dhcp-or-a-manual-ip-address-on-mac-mchlp2718/mac On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Network in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click the network connection you want to use, then click Details. Click TCP/IP. Click the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, then choose an option: If your address is assigned automatically, choose Using DHCP. If your ISP or administrator gave you an IP address, choose Manually, then enter the address in the IP address field. If your ISP gave you additional information such as the subnet mask and router, enter those values in the labeled fields. If you received a DNS server address, click DNS, click the Add button at the bottom of the list of DNS servers, then enter the address.