Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and ...

When you need a Linux system to have a static IP address rather than one that is set dynamically by DHCP, all that's required is some configuration changes and a restart. Follow these steps to make ...

When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports. In the case of business networks, switches are often ...

IP addresses are like opinions… everyone has one. But not every IP address is created equal. Some IP addresses are dynamic, which means they automatically change, based on router settings. Also: ...

I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...

On the network at my school we use DHCP to get ip addresses (which change every 4 hours or so, and you can't ask them to give you a static address). I was wondering if it would disrupt the network at ...