Re: Is a Static network connection more static than Auto?

On 1/2/2023 6:55 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> On 2023-01-02 08:21, R.Wieser wrote:
>> "micky" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Is a Static network connection more static than Auto?
>>>
>>> If I set a printer's network IP address, network mask, and Gateway
>>> and mark it STATIC, does that make it less likely that the printer
>>> will forget what the settings are?   Less likely than if it was done
>>> with AUTO/APIPA or DHCP?
>>
>> I think you're not asking the right question.  Its not about that printer
>> forgetting its settings, but if its DHCP request (for an IP) is answered.
>> If not, than either it can't be part of the network, or APIPA kicks in and
>> loads a earlier provided "fall back" IP.
>>
>> But yes, setting a static IP should result in the printer not "forgetting"
>> its IP settings.
> 
> 
> Yes.
> 
> micky, please do set an static network at the physical printer.
> 

That used to be the more or less defacto advice long ago.

1) Set a DHCP range on the router, like 2..100 on the subnet.
2) Set the printer to a static value like 200, out of the way of the DHCP range.

And then they won't conflict in usage.

The netmask should be defined, such that all participants can see at
least 2..200 in the example.

You should not set the DHCP range, to exactly the number of computers,
because frequently you will forget some networking detail and mess it up.
Defining a larger range than is really needed, is a bit safer for
your peace of mind. For example, if I use virtual machines, those may
need a DHCP, as well as the main machine needing one.

    Paul