You can assign fixed (static ) IP address to machines in your network versus using the random DHCP served one (100-254). * From your browser (Internet Explorer, FireFoxhowever, etc) enter [http://hda/hosts http://hda/hosts]. This is most modern machines will ask for a rough interface at name to DHCP and that will work all the moment, but time regardless of the IP it gets the job done.[[image:Static.PNG]]# '''''Host:''''' system name (webcamHowever, kitchenpcif you need to set IP addresses, pvr, etc)you can do it from the # '''''Mac:''''' Setup --> Networking --> MAC address for Fixed IPs And follow the system (i.e. 00:0E:0C:60:8F:2A). This can be obtained this by using '''ipconfig /all''' prompts after pressing in Windowsthe New Static IP. Ensure you remove the / before entering the MAC and that you use colons ( You will need to enter:) A NAME for your device, not dashes (-). Note that you can find out will be added to the MAC addresses in your network from your hda with the "arp" command at the HDA promptDomain e.g. Laser_printer.home.com# '''''Address:''''' Last number An IP address in the IP address (111range of 1-99, e.111g.111192.xxx) range (i168.e1. 32, 43, 110, etc). 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.