I need some IT :laugh:
Mac5 wouldn't connect to the internet this morning, Mac6 was ok
I had to manually enter all the ethernet info, got it to connect to the servers etc.
No internet still, then I entered the DNS server manually and now I have internet.
Can anyone tell me what's going on? why am I having to enter manually?
There was a glitch in the Matrix™.
Static IP or dynamic?
Quote from: DigiCorn on May 05, 2017, 11:12:16 AMThere was a glitch in the Matrix™.
Agreed.
About static vs dynamic IP...I would recommend using DHCP with manual address. You always get the same IP address that way but don't have to mess with all of the pesky numbers once you initially set them up.
Manual address makes sense, I will change Mac6 too.
Thanks!!
one more question:
what does Configure iPv6 mean?
It's in the advanced tab of the network settings
I use static, in mah prepress, but I'm kinda old-school like that. Samba is nice for Mac to peecee relations too.
:gom:
I use Static with DHCP here because I have to. The prinergy system needs to keep it's IP static so I just use manual IP's for everything else. Keeps all my machines happy and still allows others to plug in and everyone is happy.
Quote from: Tracy on May 05, 2017, 11:38:11 AMone more question:
what does Configure iPv6 mean?
It's in the advanced tab of the network settings
Unless your ISP supports it, and most don't, it can be ignored. Eventually everyone will have to switch to IPv6 as IPv4 is about to run out of IP addresses.
I use static also here because there are so many places I would have to change everything and I am too lazy to do it. But one of these days I plan on changing to DHCP with manual addresses. One of these days I'm telling you....
Thanks!
F-Bomb I really didn't know if I was static or not
Now I know I wasn't static and now I am. :)
fixed!
If you use DHCP and DNS servers these problems go away you know. You can set up DHCP reservations for devices that must have a static IP. "IT"'s so much easier when you spend a little extra effort up front to do it right. Just sayin'...
There are certain machines (i.e. servers) that should ALWAYS be static. The workstations, however, could be dhcp.
You can still use DHCP and have a static IP by setting up address reservations in your router as Matt stated.
What's the difference between Static and DHCP Manual Address?
just wanting to learn is all
Quote from: Tracy on May 08, 2017, 11:53:46 AMWhat's the difference between Static and DHCP Manual Address?
just wanting to learn is all
Static are "fixed" in that they cannot be changed. You can do that through the DHCP server or by manually entering the address on the computer/device itself. Also known as "manual".
Dynamic is where the DHCP server gives out the addresses as they are requested.
You can have a DHCP server recognized a particular device through it's MAC address (hardware address" and give the requesting device a one address no matter what. That's a DHCP reservation.
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