You should always configure static IPs this way

Static IP addresses can prove useful for mapping out your LAN, grouping devices, and reserving addresses from the router. Here's how to do it.

May 8, 2025 - 03:37
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You should always configure static IPs this way

When a device connects to your home local area network (LAN), it is provided an internet protocol (IP) address, which allows all other devices (and external servers) to send and receive data without mistakenly communicating with some other device on the network. A router will usually use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on the network. A static IP address is a device that wants the same IP address when communicating with the DHCP server.