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MitchellL
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Dec 08, 2024

Can I "FIX" IP address for 1 attached device - RAX10

Hello.
I am a novice at doing admin operations on my router. I have a BrennanB2 audio storage and playback device connected to my wifi. The Brennan's IP address changes; 1-whenever I shut down the Brennan, or 2-on seemingly random occasions. In the Brennan setup guide, the suggestion is to "Fix" an IP address to this one device, leaving all other attached devices unchanged.
Question: Is this possible, or even wise to do on my RAX10 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router?
Thanks for any helpful suggestions.
Mitch

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Dec 08, 2024
    MitchellL wrote:


    I have a BrennanB2 audio storage and playback device connected to my wifi. The Brennan's IP address changes; 1-whenever I shut down the Brennan, or 2-on seemingly random occasions. In the Brennan setup guide, the suggestion is to "Fix" an IP address to this one device, leaving all other attached devices unchanged.

    There are two common approaches to this. If the Brennan allows it, you can go into its controls and tell it to use a fixed IP address. Then, whenever it starts it will use that IP address.

     

    The other approach is to use a web browser and the graphical user interface to get at the controls  for the RAX10 and go to the setting

    • Advanced
    • Setup
    • LAN Setup
    • Address Reservation
    • Add

    Find the Brennan and add that to the Reservation Table.

     

    Details here in the manual:

     

    Manage reserved LAN IP addresses

     

    Visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

     

    That should have the same effect. Your  Brennan will always use the same IP address on your network.

    Just another user with time on their hands.