John Summerfied wrote: > Paul Howarth wrote: > >> >> Simplest solution is to add entries for the machines you want to >> connect to in /etc/hosts > > > Never do this where DHCP is involved. > It depends on the network. I have done it on networks connected to a home-grade firewall/router, for IP addresses that are not in the DHCP range. One that I use ofter is the IP address of the firewall itself. This lets me use firewall in place of 192.168.1.1. I know that if I change the IP range used, it will break things. but this will also break other things on the network as well. I have things like a print server that need a static IP address. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
