In most home networks, a router’s DHCP service automatically assigns IP addresses to the devices, requiring little to no manual setup. That worked fine at first in my home, but over time, I began ...

- Different notebooks, iPads, and smartphones (connected via Wifi). So, should I manually assign IP addresses to some of the devices? And why? Or should I just let my router assign a static/reserved ...

IPv6 offers several ways that aren’t possible in IPv4 to assign IP addresses, and DNS set-up has differences as well. As IP technology has matured, the range of devices that the internet protocol ...

DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP reservation) for any device on your network.

Systems administrators differ on the helpfulness of assigning static IP addresses for networked printers. Leaving the printers set to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, would be the ...

An IP address is a way for every device on a network to be seen. Without IP addresses, it would be impossible for those devices to be located. Think of your computer's IP address like your house's ...

* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass clarifies static vs. DHCP debate in terms of speed * Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter offers advice regarding analyzing an employee’s PC use without his knowledge * ...

How to configure a static IP address in CentOS 7 Your email has been sent This short tutorial walks you through the process of changing a CentOS ethernet interface from DHCP to static--but be prepared ...

Checking your computer's IP address every time you need it can get tedious. Here's how to set up DHCP reservations on your router so that each computer in your house has the same IP address all the ...