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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

A static IP address gives a fixed address to your computer on the local network at your business. Port forwarding is used by computers on the Internet to connect to a specific device on your internal ...

I have only a fairly basic understanding of networking, and am particularly light on understanding of routing, so looking for a little help from the Ars collective on this issue I have. At my place of ...