Static IP and WiFi

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  1. wesg, Aug 5, 2008

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    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?
     
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  2. CWallace, Aug 5, 2008

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    I'm thinking you will need to enable DHCP to get an IP address.
     
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  3. waw74, Aug 5, 2008

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    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
     
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  4. msprouls, Aug 5, 2008

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    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.
     
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