BosseJ wrote: > I don't have a BT homehub but I found 'something' > (https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-setup-Wi-Fi-network/Smart-Hub-DHCP-reservations/m-p/1855486#M153179) > via Google: > I assume you have admin access through the web interface on the homehub. > > > Code: -------------------- > > Re: Smart Hub DHCP reservations > > So, I've figured this out after 45 minustes of swearing for the new SmartHub 6 ... > > 1. StaticIP: You set this on your device, not router. > 2. DHCP: You can configure the range of IPs available from Advanced Settings > My Network > IPv4 Configuration > 3. DHCP Reservation: Reserving a specific IP for a specific MAC Address from the router (can be outside the DHCP range set at point 2) is done by following the steps below: > a. Go to Advanced Settings > My Network > My Devices > b. Select the device you wish to reserve the IP for > c. Click on "Always use this IP" > d. Now the IP box is editable, edit the IP and save (I recommend also giving a meaningfull name to the device if it doesn't have one) > e. Restart the device you've made the change for (alternatively, disconnect and reconnect) > > Worked for me today on about 5 devices, settings get saved even after I restart the router. -------------------- > >
>From my experience, I wouldn't recommend trying to change the ip address under the "Always use this IP" setting on a BT home hub - just check the option to tell the home hub to keep the current ip address permanently seems to work. The BT home hub is a frustrating piece of equipment - I replaced mine with a cheap tp-link router which is better in every way... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ utgg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=40900 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109713 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
