Re: AirPort Express DHCP behavior
- From: Clark Martin <cmnews@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:20:51 -0700
In article <1187370832.901734.106680@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
james.eberle@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Is there any way to make the DHCP server remember its past
assignments? I have an enormous network of 2 laptops. Depending on the
order in which they startup, they are alternately assigned 10.0.1.2
and 10.0.1.3. I'd rather not set static addresses on the laptops
themselves, since that makes them hard to config when used anywhere
else. Nevertheless, this makes it a pain to use either one as a file
server, web server, or CVS server.
The module obviously has a bit of flash RAM. It's a shame it can't
remember a couple MAC addr to IP address mappings!
Some NAT routers allow you to assign static addresses via DHCP, I don't
recall if the AE does.
If the servers are local only then you can address them using bonjour.
Instead of an IP address, use "SharingName.local" where SharingName is
the name assigned in System Preferences / Sharing. Normally it's the
same as the item identified as "Computer Name" but if this contains
spaces or certain other characters it gets modified. The true name can
be set by clicking on the "Edit..." button.
The program will use this much like a Domain Name but it doesn't require
a DNS, each computer provides it's own lookup so to speak.
Also, check out "Bonjour Browser". It will search your LAN for Bonjour
servers. It can be found at www.versiontracker.com.
--
Clark Martin
Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting
"I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway"
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