Static IP

[Not Bman]

If I am on a router with 2 other people, is it alright if I go into the settings and make my IP static? Will that cause any problems with the other peoples internet, or anything?

Thanks.

 

[j79zlr]

Set the DHCP range to something like 192.168.1.100-192.168.1.150 and set your static IP outside of that range.

 

[Not Bman]

What exactly is DHCP, and are those numbers you listed numbers I can use, or just the idea?

 

[Dark Atheist]

DHCP = dynamic host configuration protocol - the numbers j79zlr are normaly the ip ranges that are set on routers - although they can be different so you should check, pernsonaly i place all pcs i have on static ip addresses.

 

[Not Bman]

Good to know, just wanted to make sure I won't screw anything up.

Thanks guys.

 

[fitz]

bman.. no offense, but if you don't understand DHCP or how IP addresses are assigned you probably shouldn't be messing with the IP addresses.

Why are trying to set a static IP?

 

[Not Bman]

I understand it, I double check and guess myself. Plus I have you wonderful people here to help me lol.

I am portfowarding, which needs a static ip address.

 

[Steevo]

Or put a lockdown on the mofo man before he get a hand in yo cookie jar. Setup three IP's with a hugely long lease time and ban the rest.