Gregg Eshelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Darren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Easiest way for sure, just make sure you dont assign > > the same ip twice. :) > > That's what the little text file with the info on > each box is for. 'Tis what every network admin > should do, no matter how small the network. :) Sounds a bit high tec to me... For my home network which can contain a dozen or so IP-aware devices, I normally make a note of the static IP address in the paper notebook that is reserved for recording crucial information. In addition, I stick a piece of masking tape on the device and write the address there too. That way, even if a device is off, non-functioning or in storage, it's trivial to check the address. I couldn't agree more strongly with the advice to use static rather than dynamic addresses on a small network. Static addresses make troubleshooting a lot more straightforward. Be especially careful if you are plugging more than one dedicated router or firewall box or server operating system (eg Win 2000 Server, Linux) onto your network. Running more than one DHCP or NAT server is a great recipe for confusion. Phil -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
