Re: Forcing specific IP address with DHCP
On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:07:25 -0400
Brian McKee <map@map-heb.com> wrote:
>
> On 17-Apr-08, at 10:31 AM, Celejar wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I find myself in a bizarre networking predicament.
> [...]
> >
> > I) Use static network configuration, rather than DHCP, for edith.
> > The
> > problem is that edith needs to get my ISP's nameservers from gwen,
> > which normally occurs through DHCP. Several sub-solutions:
> > A) Hard code the nameservers, and hope they don't change. The
> > drawback to this approach is obvious; hope isn't a valid substitute
> > for
> > correctness.
>
>
> I'd do that, and add an additional name server or two (like OpenDNS,
> or your ISP's competition's name server) to the list, on the off
> chance they do get changed. I don't know your ISP, but mine has
> used the same three IP addresses for DNS for many years now.... (and
> if you're in the north-east of North America I'd be happy to give
> them to you - they've been very reliable)
Thanks. I may try this. If I do, I'll probably give OpenDNS's a try;
thanks for your offer.
> It's simple, and not prone to breakage
>
> My 2c
>
> Brian
Celejar
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