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Originally Posted by fpp
It doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can very well use a fixed address on your main PC (outside the router's DHCP range) and keep DHCP for the rest (tablet, visiting laptops etc.). That's what I do at home.
Yes, I got that; your explanation was very clear. However, the network structure we have in mind doesn't so much have one dedicated server, than several server-like workstations. So going all fixed addresses might be better.

Thanks again.