DHCP vs Static inside Home network

[Darrin Chandler]

Victor Odhner wrote:

> My router currently serves DHCP to our two computers.
>
> Now that I have Samba working, it still doesn't because the IPs 
> changed on me.
>
> So:  Is there any reason why I shouldn't ditch DHCP and assign static 
> IPs to these boxes?
>
> The router uses DHCP for its Cox connection.  That seems to be totally 
> independent.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vic


Yes, the dhcp address for your cable modem is a seperate issue.

You can indeed use static addresses, but if it's available in your 
router I suggest using "reservations" in dhcp. None of your client 
network setup needs to change (still dhcp), but you'll have fixed 
addresses assigned by MAC or hostname. The benefit is that it's still 
centrally managed.

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