HH4 and static IP addresses on home network

I want to assign a static IP outside the DHCP range to a server on my home network. I know I've done this in the past as I already have another server on the network which the HH4 recognises as having a static IP (and not in the DHCP range) but I can't for the life of me remember how to do it now.
I do recall that it wasn't obvious last time, but I've looked repeatedly through the HH config options and can't find it. The only place that looks likely is the Device Information page, where if "IP address assignment" is DHCP then you can select "Always use this IP address" and type an IP address, but only addresses within the DHCP range are accepted (this is reasonable). But there seems no way to provide a non-DHCP address.
I've read elsewhere that I should allocate the static IP on the device itself, but this doesn't work - while the device is able to connect to the LAN and can ping/can be pinged by other devices, the HH doesn't recognise the device and it's unable to connect to the internet.
I've constantly been frustrated by the non-standard interface of the HH4, and the fact that BT will provide little information on how to configure it (no manual is available). I called BT just hours ago to ask their tech support the same question I'm asking here, and their response was that "they don't have that information". When I said I was amazed that they don't know how to support their own hardware, they replied that it came ready configured and I shouldn't need to change it. Unbelievable. I was invited to subscribe to their tech expert support for £8 per month to get the answer, so I suspect that the claimed ignorance is just a revenue-earning opportunity.
Anyhow, any help will be very welcome.
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licquorice wrote:
Hmm, as far as I'm concerned the only 'true' static address is one configured on the device itself. Anything else is a non-changing dynamic address which is still at the mercy of the router dishing it out correctly.
That's a fair point. Perhaps I'm not used to routers (or just never used the feature) that allow "sticky" allocations within the DHCP range. So I see (saw?) DHCP and non-DHCP addresses as different.
However, I have to admit to feel a bit stupid at this point. I've just looked at the HH display and now I can see my device in all its static glory! This is after a number of days of testing and experimentation and getting nowhere (and before you ask, yes, regular refreshing). It's puzzling - perhaps it takes time for the HH to pick up a static allocation and I just didn't give it long enough.
So it does appear to be working now. I can confirm that your advice of just defining the address on the device is the way to go, and eventually the HH will recognise it.
Thanks to all for your patience!

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I've been trying to set up static addresses for my devices and for some weird reason, when trying to set an address for one PC, the HH tells me the following:
The IP address entered conflicts with a device using the same IP address on your home network.
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Nick2012 wrote:
I've been trying to set up static addresses for my devices and for some weird reason, when trying to set an address for one PC, the HH tells me the following:
The IP address entered conflicts with a device using the same IP address on your home network.
Please enter a different IP address.
Ok, seems fairly self-explanatory but after looking through the devices and dhcp table, it appears that no other devices have that IP address. How can I free up the address in question if I'm unable to locate what device has been assigned it please? It doesn't respond to pinging.
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From what I can remember (I haven't used a Home hub in eons) the Home Hub's DHCP range is 192.168.1.64-192.168.1.253 (.254 is used for the router itself), so in order to use static IPs on your LAN, you would need to use 192.168.1.1-192.168.1.63 for your devices.
Don't forget that the subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0
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DNS and Static IP Address Question on Solaris v10 X86

I�ve recently installed Solaris v10 X86 and have two questions. The system is a Dell E521 with 4GB RAM and 1GB SysKonnect NIC, and internet is provided via a cable modem, that�s plugged into a Netgear router, and the Solaris 10 box is plugged into the Netgear router via a CAT5 ethernet cable.
1. I can connect to my router login page using the following URL:
http://192.168.1.1/start.htm and I can also connect to various web pages such as yahoo, if I first "ping yahoo.com" (on another machine that�s internet enabled) and then plug the web site�s ip address into the Solaris/Mozilla browser. So it appears that I haven�t been successful at pointing the Solaris x86 at a DNS server to resolve the DNS name.
2. I've purchased a commercially available software package and it requires a static ip address for this Solaris x86 server. If the ip address changes, it�ll stop working by design and require that I reacquire the license file. When connecting through this Netgear router, how do I lock this Solaris v10 x86 server into a specific ip address? (the ip address floats presently when cycling my PC�s on/off) presently, and assume the Solaris box will too, usually through an ip range of 192.168.1.<1 through 5>
# ifconfig -a
lo0: flags=2001000849<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4,VIRTUAL> mtu 8232 index 1
inet 127.0.0.1 netmask ff000000
skge0: flags=1000843<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4> mtu 1500 index 2
inet 192.168.1.3 netmask ffffff00 broadcast 192.168.1.255
ether 0:0:5a:9b:1f:10
# netstat -rn
Routing Table: IPv4
Destination Gateway Flags Ref Use Interface
192.168.1.0 192.168.1.3 U 1 1 skge0
224.0.0.0 127.0.0.1 U 1 0 lo0
default 192.168.1.1 UG 1 0
127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 UH 8 163 lo0
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Internet IP Address
Get Dynamically From ISP (yes)
Use Static IP Address      (no)
IP Address           75.185. CROSSED-OUT3
IP Subnet Mask      255.255.248.0
Gateway IP Address      75.185.CROSSED-OUT4
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address
Get Automatically From ISP (yes)
Use These DNS Servers (blank)
Primary DNS      ... (blank)
Secondary DNS      ... (blank)
Netgear Router Status Page:
Account Name      WGT624v3
Hardware Version      V3H1
Firmware Version      V2.0.16_1.0.1NA
Internet Port
MAC Address      00:40:ca:a8:CROSSED-OUT2
IP Address           75.185.CROSSED-OUT3
DHCP           DHCPClient
IP Subnet Mask      255.255.248.0
Domain Name Server      65.24.7.3
          65.24.7.6
LAN Port
MAC Address      00:18:4D:85:CROSSED-OUT1
IP Address           192.168.1.1
DHCP                ON
IP Subnet Mask      255.255.255.0
Excerpt from doing a prtconf -D command:
pci10de,26f, instance #0 (driver name: pci_pci)
pci1028,8010, instance #0 (driver name: hci1394)
pci1148,5021, instance #0 (driver name: skge)
pci1028,1ed
pci1022,1100
The NIC is a SysKonnect 9821 1GB Ethernet card. The drivers in Solaris 10 were apparently very old and didn't install drivers or configure/plumb when I installed Solaris 10, so I downloaded the
latest drivers (hard to find!), followed the instructions and got the NIC drivers installed and then plumbed.
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192.168.1.1
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nameserver 192.168.1.1
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INTHOST
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192.168.1.3 INTHOST
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rpc: files
ethers: files
netmasks: files
bootparams: files
publickey: files
netgroup: files
automount: files
aliases: files
services: files
printers: user files
auth_attr: files
prof_attr: files
project: files
tnrhtp: files
tnrhdb: files
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passwd: files
group: files
ipnodes: files dns
networks: files
protocols: files
rpc: files
ethers: files
netmasks: files
bootparams: files
publickey: files
netgroup: files
automount: files
aliases: files
services: files
printers: user files
auth_attr: files
prof_attr: files
project: files
tnrhtp: files
tnrhdb: files
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"route add default 192.168.1.1" as an alternative method of setting up route table
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Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
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Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : (withheld)
Ethernet adapter {xxxxxxxx}:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Nortel IPSECSHM Adapter - Packet Scheduler Min
iport
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : (withheld)
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini-PCI Card
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : (withheld)
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
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I�ve recently installed Solaris v10 X86 and have two
questions. The system is a Dell E521 with 4GB RAM
and 1GB SysKonnect NIC, and internet is provided via
a cable modem, that�s plugged into a Netgear router,
and the Solaris 10 box is plugged into the Netgear
router via a CAT5 ethernet cable.
1. I can connect to my router login page using the
following URL:
http://192.168.1.1/start.htm and I can also connect
to various web pages such as yahoo, if I first "ping
yahoo.com" (on another machine that�s internet
enabled) and then plug the web site�s ip address into
the Solaris/Mozilla browser. So it appears that I
haven�t been successful at pointing the Solaris x86
at a DNS server to resolve the DNS name.You can either copy nsswitch.dns to nsswitch.conf, or you can modify nsswitch.conf so that 'dns' is used for hostname lookups.
2. I've purchased a commercially available software
package and it requires a static ip address for this
Solaris x86 server. If the ip address changes, it�ll
stop working by design and require that I reacquire
the license file. When connecting through this
Netgear router, how do I lock this Solaris v10 x86
server into a specific ip address? (the ip address
floats presently when cycling my PC�s on/off)
presently, and assume the Solaris box will too,
usually through an ip range of 192.168.1.<1 through
5>One method is setting the router so that the server's MAC address is tied to a specific IP.
Otherwise you can edit /etc/hostname.<interface> and place a static address there, forgoing DHCP services from the router. You may want the address to appear outside the router's DHCP range.
Darren

Port Forwarding and Static IP addresses

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Using WET610N and WRT320N as bridge within home network

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Today, I bought a WRT320N router and a WET610N bridge to replace the access points, but I having a real problem configuring them to work. I think the basic problem is with the IP addresses that they use. The current configuration is:
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I have a similar question, but slightly different and a few things are unclear to me, I will explain:
I want to setup the following:
Internet through DSL-Thompson TG 789 VN router ---> several yards --> Linksys WRT320N --> wired computer netwerk with | | printer
   | |
   ---> Wireless Netwerk --> laptops / phones <--- (WAN depending on strongest signal)
   |
   ---> several servers
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I can't replace the thompson since it is delivered by my provider. SSID = BertB
I want to achieve that all the compuers / laptops / phone and printer are in one network and can communicate with each other
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I suggest that I have to do the following at the Linksys but have some questions as mentioned below:
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I have an issue regarding hostname and domainname on Oracle Linux 5.4.
I followed the steps given on this link for Oracle Linux 5.4 installation.
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Edited by: Rushi Shah on May 21, 2011 7:43 PM

login as root
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steps
====
1) setp
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crosscheck all the values & if its ok..
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Edited by: user13551818 on May 21, 2011 8:04 PM

Unknown device seen by HH4 and allocated static IP...

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Lots of my devices have registered as 'unknown' initially, then I've been able to identify them (using the MAC address, for example) and change the name. But all these have been allocated addresses using DCHP (as I would expect). What's odd about this is that (a) I still can't identify it and (b) it's been allocated a static address. If I understood the reason for (b) I might be able to solve (a).

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BTW, I have access to a number of computers running a number of OSes including Windows XP, 7, and 8, as well as Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion.
The Mountain Lion or Windows 7 machine would be the preferred ones to configure the Extreme. I already have the AirPort Utility software running on them.
Any help would be appreciated.

I have found the 'DHCP Reservations' option on the AirPort Extreme to be buggy. I seem to remember it causing IP conflicts for some reason. I think what I remember is that if the computer with the reservation was off, and the DHCP server then handed out that IP to another DHCP client, then there would be a conflict when the reserved IP computer was turned back on. Maybe it was an issue in ealier versions of the AE or OS X as the case may be, and maybe it's been corrected, but I've never bothered using it agian since the method I describe below has always worked without fail. Also, I'm guessing DHCP Reservations would work fine if one manually enters IPs outside of the DHCP range but in the AE 'DHCP Reservation Setup Assistant' the IP options provided are within the DHCP range which to me makes no sense and increases the potential for IP conflicts.
Here's what I do to setup a mixed environment of static and dynamic IPs on my network. It works like a charm and does not require the DHCP server (beyond the distribution of dynamic IPs to hosts using DHCP).
For machines on my network that are accepting services from the public network, I set them up with static IPs using the 'Manually' option (System Preferences/Network/Ethernet/Configure IPv4). The settings for 'Router' IP address and 'DNS Server' IP address should both be set with your gateway/router LAN IP). Use an IP address below or above the DHCP range of adresses (in AE/Internet/DHCP/DHCP Beginning & Ending Address).
i.e. if my subnet is 10.0.1.1 and my DHCP range is 10.0.1.100 to 10.0.1.150, you could set the static IPs on your local hosts as 10.0.1.x where x = any number from 2 - 99 or from 151 - 200 as an example.
All other machines and devices that do not require static routing are setup as DHCP clients and get a dynamic IP from the AE. To me it's a simpler setup though it might take a little extra time to setup initially.
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Can't I use the TimeCapsule-harddrive as a "nas-sverver" and put files there to share within my home network?

I was told at a store that I could use the Time Capsule as a "nas-server" and share files within my home network. Isn't that possible? I cant move files from my computer to the Time Capsule. Is it only when I'm connecting another external harddrive by usb that it works? My 3 tb is kind of useless if that´s so.
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We recommend against it..
But you can do it.. simply make sure that file sharing in the TC is working and turn on the guest account.
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It does need the occasional reboot.. maybe daily.. to give it a swift kick and wake up.
If you are running lion.. please install the 5.6 utility which you will find makes life much easier.
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The issue is, the TC has no way of backing itself up. And TM cannot backup a network drive.. so any files that are only on the TC are going to be lost if it breaks down.. which one day it will.
Please do consider what it is designed to do..
Q3 here is a good place to start.
http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html

Adding new Computer to my Home Network and I have a WRT54GS .V5 Router

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Time Machine and Iomega Home Network Drive (error 45)

I purchased and installed a Iomega 2TB Home Network Drive today primarily for usage with OS X and Time Machine.
I tried to create a Time Machine backups from two different computers and both returned the error
The backup disk image "/volumes/backups-2/"mymacname.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 45)
I would love some guidance and how to over come this issue.
Thanks very much,
Henry Cline

Henry Cline1 wrote:
I purchased and installed a Iomega 2TB Home Network Drive today primarily for usage with OS X and Time Machine.
Time Machine does not back up to most network drives. Here's the criteria they must meet: Disks that can be used with Time Machine. And be careful here: just because some 3rd-party hardware claims to support Time Machine doesn't necessarily mean that Apple supports it, or that it will work in all circumstances.
You may find some hardware or "hacks" that might make other things work, in some cases, to a degree. But use them at your own risk.
First, since this is *unsupported by Apple,* there's nowhere to go when there's trouble.
Second, you're risking a future update preventing it from working, and perhaps rendering your backups useless.
I tried to create a Time Machine backups from two different computers and both returned the error
The backup disk image "/volumes/backups-2/"mymacname.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 45)
Try the renaming suggestions in #C9 of the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum.

Wireless printer not found on home network

Help!!!
I've got an HP Photosmart B110 printer. It connects to my Thomson Gateway router ok and the test report that prints out shows everything as being ok.
When I log on to the router it shows that it can see the printer
I'm using both a PC and a laptop, which both have Windows 7. The PC is 32 bit, the laptop is 64 bit. They will print ok when the cable is plugged in but can't get either to work on wireless. I've tried downloading the HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility and it can't find the printer on the network. I've tried giving the printer and static IP address and all the settings on the router seem to be ok and I've run out of ideas
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Thanks very much for all the suggestions. There is good news and bad news!
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So then I did it all again on my PC and it also worked.
I tried restarting my laptop and printer still worked wirelessly
I tried turning off the printer and put it back on and again it still worked.
That's the good news.
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The printer wireless test report says that it is connected to the router. When I log onto the router (Thompson Gateway) it can see the printer but shows it as being inactive. Is this a printer fault? A router fault? I'v not bothered disabling the router firewall today as I can't see this making any difference but I'm running out of ideas
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I planned on setting static IP addresses for my primary desktop (where I manage the network), network printers, IP cameras, WAP300N Access Point, Seagate BlackArmor 440 NAS, Honeywell 6280 Tuxedo keypad, and Xbox 1.

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