cpkramers

I have 2 computers with XP and a PS3 hooked up to a router via ethernet cable on my home network. Each one of course has it's own IP address that changes from time to time to either end in 100, 101 or 102. I'd really like to get those to stay static if I could, since my kids' computer uses mine to print and play music etc. When the IP's change I have to fix Zone Alarm on each machine to get them to talk again. Can I do this by logging into the router and editing some settings? I have a Linksys router.

Thanks

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Camper

You ether need to edit the DHCP settings on the router to reserve an IP address for each computer.

Or you can setup a static IP address for each one of your computers. You will need to know your default gateway (your Router's IP Address) and your DNS server. Use the ipconfig /all command to find your DNS and default gateway ip addresses before setting a static IP address.

To use ipconfig go to Start ->RUN -> Type CMD and click OK -> Type ipconfig /all.


http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/fr_...ip-win-xp.html

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apj101

all the routers I have mess this up you can sometimes tell it to lease the ip idenfinatly but it always messes up and missallocates the IP in the end

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tlarkin

Yup its called static DHCP, and it works and its a function on my router and I use it for my two desktops all other clients are strictly dhcp

cpkramers

I'm really pretty ignorant when it comes to networking stuff, so please be patient if I ask a stupid question

Now, if I follow the guide above to set a static ip on each computer, can that cause any problems as opposed to leaving it to obtain automatically? Because that seems too easy.

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