I run Fedora 7 on my desktop PC and use Verizon DSL. My DSL modem is a Westell 6100-E90 modem/router.
Last November, I wanted my PC to have a statically assigned IP address instead of having an IP address assigned by DHCP. I used the Fedora network GUI and selected "statically set IP address". The alternative, "automatically obtain IP address with DHCP" is unchecked. My modem/router has a configuration screen for "IP address distribution". This screen has default settings: "DHCP server enable" is selected and DHCP lease time is 1 day. In November, when I configured for static IP, I was unaware of this screen, so it was left in its default state. Could any problems arise from configuring static IP in Fedora but leaving the router DHCP server enabled? For example, might the router be doing something to the IP address when the lease time expires? _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Feb 6 - DBUS Mar 5 - Setting up a platform-independent home/small office network using Linux
