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Mons1990

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From: Pianoro (BO) - Italy

Registered: 2012-04-23

Posts: 102

Correct way to set static IP

Hi guys.
I have a fast question: is better to set static IP via /etc/systemd/system/network@.service, access the router setting page and use the "Pre-assign IP addresses" function or both?
Thank you.

Last edited by Mons1990 (2014-09-14 10:34:21)

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tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: Correct way to set static IP

A bit vague, as we don't know what router you're using and what exactly the "Pre-assign IP addresses" function does on it.

IMO systemd-networkd is the best way to set a static IP..

Mons1990

Member

From: Pianoro (BO) - Italy

Registered: 2012-04-23

Posts: 102

Re: Correct way to set static IP

A bit vague, as we don't know what router you're using and what exactly the "Pre-assign IP addresses" function does on it.

It's a router manufactured by my provider and the screenshot is in Italian but i hope it can be useful.

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tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: Correct way to set static IP

Still not completely clear, but if we assume that it's assigning a DHCP static lease, you would just configure your interface to use DHCP. I would recommend systemd-networkd for this also.

BluMongoose

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From: 'Murica

Registered: 2012-04-24

Posts: 49

Re: Correct way to set static IP

I have set my box up both ways and everything went fine. It didn't appear that there was much if any difference. I think its six of one and half a dozen of the other.

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