If you want to use MRTG to graph your RSSI/LQ on the airBridge, you need to assign it a static IP. There are many other reasons to assign the static IP as well.
I can not even begin to tell you how many issues I have seen on this forum with regards to DHCP. I statically assign everything. Private IPs for everyone (1 to Many-PAT): 1 static IP for the airBridge 1 static IP for the router (that I preconfigure and supply) Then run DHCP behind the router inside the clients home (so you don't have to touch their PC). Even if I want the client to have a PUBLIC IP, I run a 1 to 1 NAT from PUBLIC to PRIVATE and statically assign the private IP to the clients router. BAMMO...no more DHCP problems. Sully -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremy Oswalt Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [smartBridges] Who's Responsible? Just remember that he "could" request 2 leases depending on your setup; one for the Airbridge and one from his computer. Both would show the same MAC (the Airbridge MAC) if using new firmware. By the way, don't use his PC's MAC as suggested below. You won't see it on your end. But this all depends on how you have your Airbridge configured. You could test and give the Airbridge a static IP, then see how many requests his computer makes. _____ Jeremy _____ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayland Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Who's Responsible? > I have a simple question: Who is responsible for "holding onto" an ip > address from a dhcp server? > > I have a customer (about 12 miles from my ap) who constantly requests a > new ip address. He is given one by the dhcp server, but not long after > that he's back asking for another one. If your DHCP server has this feature you could give him a permenant IP lease. You enter his PC MAC address and the IP you wish him to use. Every time his PC wants an IP address, it will get the same one. Regards, Wayland. ----------ANNOUNCEMENT---------- Don't forget to register for WISPCON IV http://www.wispcon.info/us/wispcon-iv/wispcon-iv.htm The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org ----------ANNOUNCEMENT---------- Don't forget to register for WISPCON IV http://www.wispcon.info/us/wispcon-iv/wispcon-iv.htm The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org ----------ANNOUNCEMENT---------- Don't forget to register for WISPCON IV http://www.wispcon.info/us/wispcon-iv/wispcon-iv.htm The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
