There are a lot of posts about DHCP and static IPs but none that I could find explaining why one is better than the other.
The SDS200 is connected to the Internet via an Iogear Ethernet to WiFi dongle.
Currently the scanner is set to static, and the dongle’s IP address is reserved in my router. It has been like that for 2 months.
The easier to read manual doesn’t go beyond explaining what each function does.
A ‘recommended’ setting would be helpful.
I have over 50 WiFi devices, and the only other device is static. That is my Hubitat Elevation hub. Hubitat strongly recommends using a static IP. Setting it to DHCP causes my smart home to lose connection with Google Home and Alexa.
Should I change to DHCP, and if so, why?
Thanks.
The SDS200 is connected to the Internet via an Iogear Ethernet to WiFi dongle.
Currently the scanner is set to static, and the dongle’s IP address is reserved in my router. It has been like that for 2 months.
The easier to read manual doesn’t go beyond explaining what each function does.
A ‘recommended’ setting would be helpful.
I have over 50 WiFi devices, and the only other device is static. That is my Hubitat Elevation hub. Hubitat strongly recommends using a static IP. Setting it to DHCP causes my smart home to lose connection with Google Home and Alexa.
Should I change to DHCP, and if so, why?
Thanks.