[X-Newbies] IP addresses

Alex lists at lexial.ca
Wed Jun 15 04:57:36 PDT 2005


On Jun 15, 2005, at 04:15, Chris Walker wrote:

> Is it possible to assign a machine a fixed IP address (eg 10.0.0.6) and
> connect to a network which issues addresses via DHCP?

Yes, if supported by router. You can either use the router's static 
DHCP function, or, if the router supports DHCPINFORM, the "DHCP with 
manual address" option on the Mac. The former is best. Check the 
router's manual or help files.

> Would this cause any problems?

No, if either of the two solutions above are followed.

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