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RBR750 - Static IP Address assignments
I am trying to assign a static IP address to an Amcrest security camera and went into Advanced - LAN Setup - selected my camera from the list shown - entered the IP address I wanted - hit Apply. The ...
Be sure you understand that there is some differences between Static and IP address Reservation. Static IP address is set ON devices. IP address reservation is set ON the router.
Be sure when your adding the IP address reservation and you select ADD then it should refresh and back you out to the DHCP IP address list, that you select the APPLY button here. This will reboot the router.
Be sure you also power OFF the devices for 10 seconds then back ON while the router reboots. This should trigger the device getting the newly reserved IP address.
Hello,
Thank you for your reply points on Static and IP Address reservation. Yes, I did remember to power cycle the cameras but no joy I am afraid the router simply had the "old" assigned IP address!