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Are all named devices assigned a static IP?

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• January 31, 2025 at 8:36 pm #6653
  Echo

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  When I see a device under connected devices, I click on it and give it a name to make it easy to recognize. I notice that all named devices are automatically assigned static IP addresses by pcwrt. First, is that how it has to be, or is that my experience because I am doing something specific? Second, are there any advantages and disadvantages associated with assigning static IP addresses to devices connected to the router?

  February 1, 2025 at 5:29 am #6657
  bolozinaction

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  it should be DHCP

  something I found on the internet

  https://www.howtogeek.com/why-you-should-or-shouldnt-get-a-static-ip-from-your-isp/

  This forum is mainly dead I’ve scanned this forum for bout 5 years and not many people like you have popped up so I’m assuming you are real person or a troll

  either way, you can search for a new on the internet or get support to answer the question for you.

  February 1, 2025 at 5:27 pm #6659
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  @echo Named devices will get static IPs from the router. It is convenient in case you need to use a fixed IP address for a device (e.g., manual configuration of a network printer). We don’t think there’s any downside to doing this. Access Control and logging identifies devices by their MAC addresses.

  February 1, 2025 at 5:29 pm #6661
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  @bolozinaction The article you mentioned talks about static IP address from your ISP. In general it’s not needed – setting up DDNS is a better solution in most cases.

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