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Dutch_Master wrote:The router came pre-configured for a private range Class C network. You're advised to assign static addresses either at the beginning or end of the range. Or set up a bridge that connect both subnets.
towy71 wrote:What make and model router?
wyliecoyoteuk wrote:Yes, that's right, but really unnecessary.
255.255.255.0 gives you access to 254 addresses, more than you can really expect to use for a home network.
Changing it to 255.255.0.0 would give you access to over 64 thousand addresses.
I would set the DHCP range to the first 49 addresses, 192.168.2.2-192.168.2.50
Then allow fixed addresses in the rest of the 50-254 range
e.g. servers 126-192, hardware 193-254
There are good arguments for limiting the number of available addresses, and none really for increasing them..
I know of some installations where the mask is set to 255.255.255.248, for example, to prevent casual connections.
On another note, it is a really bad idea to use DHCP for printers.
Anyway IPv6 will change all of this forever.
I have a Belkin router and can change the IP if I want1.
IP Address
The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The
default IP address is “192.168.2.1”. To access the advanced setup
interface, type this IP address into the address bar of your browser.
This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address,
type in the new IP address and click “Apply Changes”. The IP
address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a
non-routable IP are:
192.168.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)
10.x.x.x (where x is anything between 0 and 255)
2.
Subnet Mask
There is no need to change the subnet mask. This is a unique,
advanced feature of your Belkin Router. It is possible to change
the subnet mask if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to
the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so. The
default setting is “255.255.255.0”.
purplepenguin wrote:Hello
I have several machines on my LAN. I like to assign static IP addresses to the ones that are permanent such as HTPCs, Main PC, Media Server. and leave the others such as phones, Wii, Netbooks and Printer to DHCP.
I wanted to use different IP ranges for different classes of machines eg.
Devices assigned DHCP on say 192.168.1.1 -192.168.1.50
Clients such as Main PC, HTPC and Kids PC on 192.168.1.51 -
and all infrastructure servers, printers etc on 192.168.2.1 -
For some reason I cannot use the 192.168.1.x range I can only use the 192.168.2.x range.
I think this may be due to my routers setup in particular the subnet mask? But I'm not sure and I'm getting confused and knotted up from google results.
Here are the router details
My routers address is 192.168.2.1
My DHCP pool range is 192.168.2.2 - 192.168.2.50
Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
The DHCP range has the first 3 blocks greyed out so I cannot change the 2 to 1.
If I change the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0 will I then be able to use the 192.168.1.x range
Many thanks
If you want to use the 192.168.1.x range just change your routers ip address to 192.168.1.1 and LEAVE THE SUBNET MASK ALONE !
Lee
wyliecoyoteuk wrote:On another note, it is a really bad idea to use DHCP for printers.
scarydeath wrote:wyliecoyoteuk wrote:On another note, it is a really bad idea to use DHCP for printers.
Why?
I assume you mean because the computer accessing the printer will need to be told where it is - i.e. the IP address changes on each request?
I have set up a small printer server with DHCP. I instruct the router to reserve a specific IP address for this device, and therefore all the benefits of DHCP (easy set up) are retained, whilst a "static" IP address is used.
scarydeath wrote:wyliecoyoteuk wrote:On another note, it is a really bad idea to use DHCP for printers.
I assume you mean because the computer accessing the printer will need to be told where it is - i.e. the IP address changes on each request?
I have set up a small printer server with DHCP. I instruct the router to reserve a specific IP address for this device, and therefore all the benefits of DHCP (easy set up) are retained, whilst a "static" IP address is used.
That being the case, I'd rather nail down my printer with a fixed IP address. To me, the only point of DHCP is for portable devices. What have I missed? Question
Nuke wrote:Why is DHCP easier to set up for a printer? I told my print server to use a certain static address, then told my PCs to use that address for their printer. If you set up a reserved DHCP address instead as you do, doesn't that amount to the same work?
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