From: jdbeard@patriot.net   
      
   On 08/07/2012 08:54 PM, Adam wrote:   
   >   
   > I don't remember any more why I decided to go with static IP   
   > addresses instead of DHCP... probably because someone in this NG   
   > recommended it. One situation I haven't encountered yet is what   
   > to do if a friend brings his/her laptop here and wants to get   
   > online using Wi-Fi.   
      
   I suppose it would depend on the router, but I have my Actiontec   
   (actually Verizon's Actiontec) hand out specific local IP   
   addresses to specific machines.  That is still DHCP, just not   
   dynamic DHCP.   
      
   My local net has a few IP addresses not used.  One of those will   
   be handed out in dynamic fashion if a guest brings in a laptop   
   and wants to join the net.  The router is set to enforce   
   encryption for all wireless traffic, and that requires the   
   password (key), so I don't have to worry about neighbors   
   accidentally making use of my FIOS connection.   
      
   Cheers!   
      
   jim b.   
      
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