Setup fixed IP via router

[Vikki Sixx]

Hi Folks,

I have a wi-fi router setup at home which I use for all my devices. I usually have the following connected via wi-fi:
- Home PC
- Work Laptop
- Wife's Laptop
- iPad
I use a remote desktop connection from my PC to my work laptop. However, depending on when I connect the laptop to the wi-fi, the IP address keeps changing and hence I have to re-create a Remote Desktop Connection. IS there any way to fix the IP addresses of the devices on the network?

Thanks
Vic

 

[DominionZA]

On your router, under DHCP Reservations, reserve an IP for your PC.

Everytime DHCP gives an IP to this machine, it will give the same reserved one.

 

[McGuywer]

Yip reserve an IP for your PC/device using it's MAC Address.

 

[guest2013-1]

You can also just set the IP address on your PC itself under network settings if you want

 

[Vikki Sixx]

where do I find DHCP reservations? via Contol Panel? On the D-Link Status webpage? (Sorry - found it ..... sorted !!)

Thanks

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
As everyone said use a fixed address for your pc and you should be sorted.
Using fixed addresses is at times a good way to configure the home network. Especially if you are going to use tools like remote desktop or similar devices on tablets.
Regards

Tim