Exclusions versus reservations on static IPs
I am using SBS 2003 Standard Edition R2. I have a range of IP addresses for the server to assigned via DHCP for the client machines. I have static IPs for the networked priters and fax machines as well as for the server, router, and switch.
Currently, those that required static IP addresses have been excluded from DHCP assigned IPs via exclusions. It seems like someone told me once that it is better to use reservations for this. I had no trouble setting that up for the server as I know its MAC address. I don't, however, know MAC addressed for switches, routers and printers.
Should I just use the exclusions?
Currently, those that required static IP addresses have been excluded from DHCP assigned IPs via exclusions. It seems like someone told me once that it is better to use reservations for this. I had no trouble setting that up for the server as I know its MAC address. I don't, however, know MAC addressed for switches, routers and printers.
Should I just use the exclusions?
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To be honest, why change anything that is working? If exclusion is giving you the desire result why change it? I am with the idea of giving static IPs to printers, routers and switches.
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I believe that is another thing I heard once ormerodrutter. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Other than some magical thing for the network, one benefit is I can see what is what on the server. (J/K..well I can, but I don't think that is a great benefit).
It is has been working up until now. But, just for the best information, I would like to share how the private side is configured as I don't think I thought about it much prior to doing it.
Reservations:
100 - server
10 - printer
13 - fax
14 - Networked backup drive
Workstations on DHCP -- 8, 9, 22, 24, 25, 79, 80
Name riverviewpediatrics.local Type DHCP Unique ID RAS
These are all x.2 through x.7
Address range for distribution: 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.254
OK questions:
1. I guess it's stupid to assign the server a static IP and give it a reservation?
2. What are the x.2 through x.7 RAS things?
3. The address range covers the entire scope. I guess with statics assigned and reservations that doesn't matter, but should it have been set up differently?
Sorry, I am new at this. But, things have been working fine, I must admit.
Bert
I believe that is another thing I heard once ormerodrutter. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Other than some magical thing for the network, one benefit is I can see what is what on the server. (J/K..well I can, but I don't think that is a great benefit).
It is has been working up until now. But, just for the best information, I would like to share how the private side is configured as I don't think I thought about it much prior to doing it.
Reservations:
100 - server
10 - printer
13 - fax
14 - Networked backup drive
Workstations on DHCP -- 8, 9, 22, 24, 25, 79, 80
Name riverviewpediatrics.local Type DHCP Unique ID RAS
These are all x.2 through x.7
Address range for distribution: 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.254
OK questions:
1. I guess it's stupid to assign the server a static IP and give it a reservation?
2. What are the x.2 through x.7 RAS things?
3. The address range covers the entire scope. I guess with statics assigned and reservations that doesn't matter, but should it have been set up differently?
Sorry, I am new at this. But, things have been working fine, I must admit.
Bert
1: No. It is a good idea so that no other devices receive that IP which results in an IP conflict.
2: When someone VPNs in, they will be served an IP address from that group.
3: Not sure what you are asking?
Philip
2: When someone VPNs in, they will be served an IP address from that group.
3: Not sure what you are asking?
Philip
Either use a static IP or a reservation - no point in setting it static AND using a reservation as the reservation will never get used. Most people put the static IPs at one end of the IP range - that way you do not need to use exclusions either. Eg if your network uses 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.254 then set DHCP to use IPs 192.168.1.20 - 192.168.1.254 and use the first 20 IPs for static machines, printers and routers etc.
You could also hive off another chunk of IPs for use with RAS - or you can just RAS us DHCP.
You could also hive off another chunk of IPs for use with RAS - or you can just RAS us DHCP.