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Some devices, like printers, game consoles, security cameras and home servers, work best when they always have the same address on your home network. This is called a DHCP reservation or static local IP.
🛠️ How to set one up
- Sign in to your router (see How do I access my router settings?).
- Find the list of connected devices, usually under LAN, DHCP or Devices.
- Select the device and choose Reserve IP or Static lease.
- Save, then restart the device.
Menus vary between router and modem models, so the wording on your screen may be a little different. If you get stuck, give us a call and we’ll help you find it.
ℹ️ Good to know
This only affects your home network. Looking for a static public IP address for your whole connection? See Does Internet Lightspeed offer static public IP addresses?
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