so it doesn't need to renew frequently at all.
In case of a static ip address, don't use dhcp. Dhcp is for dynamic ip addresses only.
Think of your modem as an extension of your computer. If the modem has a static ip address and your computer is connected directly to the modem then your computer has the same static ip address.
Just configure this static address in the /etc/network/interfaces file.
at a terminal, type:
info interfaces
to learn how.
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