You can assign fixed (static ) IP address to machines in your network versus using , however, most modern machines will ask for a name to DHCP and that will work all the random DHCP served one (100-254)time regardless of the IP it gets. * From your browser (Internet ExplorerHowever, FireFoxif you need to set IP addresses, etc) enter [http://hda/hosts http://hda/hosts]. you can do it from the  Setup --> Networking --> This is a rough interface at Fixed IPs And follow the moment, but it gets prompts after pressing in the job doneNew Static IP.[[imageYou will need to enter:Static.PNG]]# '''''Host:''''' system name (webcam, kitchenpc, pvr, etc)# '''''Mac:''''' MAC address A NAME for your device, that will be added to the system (i.Domain e. 00:0E:0C:60:8F:2A)g. This can be obtained this by using '''ipconfig /all''' in WindowsLaser_printer. Ensure you remove the / before entering the MAC and that you use colons, not dasheshome.com# '''''Address:''''' Last number An IP address in the IP address (111range of 1-99, e.111g.111.xxx) range (i192.e168. 32, 43, 110, etc)1. It cannot be 20 The MAC address of the same as device (in the hda server. form 00:11:22:33:44:55)# Select '''Create''' to complete. * As user ''root'' enter '''hdactl-hup'''.* Release and acquire a new lease for Your client should remain set up as DHCP, but will be assigned this "Static" IP the machine with next time it is rebooted or the new IP address. In windows, '''ipconfig /release''' followed by '''ipconfig DHCP lease is released/renew'''renewed.