________________________________________ From: Peterboro [peterboro-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] on behalf of Edward Kerr via Peterboro [peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk] Sent: 03 October 2016 15:40
I have few items on my network that I have given fixed IP addresses using Mac address binding on router. e.g. printer / NAS / TV Recorder/Netflix etc. Currently I have allocated fixed IP address fairly randomly. The DHCP addresses fit around these. My router allows me to start DHCP addresses at, say nnn.nnn.nnn.10 or whatever I choose. Currently not enabled. Is it a good idea / good practice to set that value, and allocate fixed IP addresses below that? I assume that the DHCP server will then allocate IP addresses above that number!? ----------- I find it useful to put fixed IPs like printers at known places eg .200 or .100 and it makes sense to keep the DHCP range out of the way of those. That way you know instantly if it's a fixed device or a DHCP one from the address. ----------- If so, if I make the changes, is it wise to turn off all connected equipment except for the machine accessing the router, make the changes, then turn them all on again? And will I have to force my Mac to find its new IP address? Preference > network > advanced > Renew DHCP lease (Or reboot!?) ----------- anything that's on and has an IP address outside the new DHCP range will keep it until renewed, so I don't think it's a big deal either way. Phil _______________________________________________ Peterboro mailing list Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro
