[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.

[Rocket88]

This might be an ethernet configuration problem. Does your router have setting for speed, duplex, etc. If so, try setting it to Auto. Also, while it makes no sense, possibly try another Ethernet cable just to be sure.

Presumably you may have solved this already, but it would be great if you share the solution (if you still remember LOL).

[Rocket88]

If you use some other IP address you won’t be accessing the router’s web page, but something else 😉

[Rocket88]

I too am wondering this. The reason is that the author of router security web site suggests that when buying a used router is to update it using USB to ensure there’s no malicious code. Updating over the net could allow said code to bypass the intended update and perpetuate the malware.

I am guessing that the files on the firmware site (mentioned above) are primarily for those that have bought a pcwrt compatible router that wish to install pcwrt for the first time. Presumably those users would then use the alternate and simpler approach to updates from the router pcwrt web page.

Thanks for your help.

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