REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - What is better a static ip address or a dynamic?

John · 01-26-2012, 11:19 PM

I have an old Laserjet printer with a network card, and it only works with a static IP. For everything else I have never had a problem with DHCP. I think your network will be slightly more secure with static IPs. A friend visiting won't be able surf on your network if all the IPs are static. DHCP is a lot less work to setup.

If your Dad doesn't already know why he wants to use static IPs, he doesn't need them. I would guess 98% of all home networks are DHCP. The other 2% belong to geeks.

01-26-2012, 11:19 PM	#8
John Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 892 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts Failed 10 Times in 6 Posts	I have an old Laserjet printer with a network card, and it only works with a static IP. For everything else I have never had a problem with DHCP. I think your network will be slightly more secure with static IPs. A friend visiting won't be able surf on your network if all the IPs are static. DHCP is a lot less work to setup. If your Dad doesn't already know why he wants to use static IPs, he doesn't need them. I would guess 98% of all home networks are DHCP. The other 2% belong to geeks.