Are all named devices assigned a static IP?

[Echo]

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?

[bolozinaction]

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.

[support]

@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.

[support]

@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.

[Rocket88]

This is a wonderful feature. Others should copy it!

As part of my security overhaul I am identifying and naming each and every device on my network. In the process I am giving them all fixed internal IP addresses which will be very handy for administration. Should also eliminate the occasional issues with printing where printers have obtained new DHCP IP addresses.

Brilliant idea, and as you say, no real down side unless you are running out of internal IP addresses.

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