danco wrote: 
> misstl, I believe you are technically correct about static addresses.
> But my router (I think this is not uncommon) allows me to reserve a
> specific address for a specific device, which has the same effect as
> setting the address in the device itself.

When everything's working, yes. But if you have some kind of network
problem, DHCP just gets in the way; things tend to be easier to sort out
with static addresses.

> 
> There's no separate modem involved, here in England most devices are
> combined moem/routers. 

Might be true for DSL, but cable customers will have separate modem and
router, unless they've got the Virgin Superflub (pity them).


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