Static IP and WiFi

[wesg]

My original question was how to get a static IP with an Airport Extreme router. After browsing the vault that is MR forums, I've found that answer, but that brought up another question for me.

I set up the static IP by using System Preferences on my MacBook. Naturally it works fine when on my home network, but what happens when I travel? If the remote router doesn't distribute the IP address I've selected, will the MB search out a replacement?

 

[CWallace]

I'm thinking you will need to enable DHCP to get an IP address.

 

[waw74]

You can always set up 2 locations on your macbook (at the top of the network settings page)

home with the static IP
and
away with DHCP

 

[msprouls]

Not sure about the Airport Extreme but most routers allow for a reserved IP address from the DHCP pool. This will cause the router to assign the same IP based on your MAC address. I have used this on many routers.