[WT-support] Networking

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

In a small network, DHCP will work just fine.

In a large multi-multi with backup routers and redundant network paths, it's
just easier to diagnose network problems or replace a router if every PC has
a fixed local IP address assigned to it.

For example, you could assign these fixed and private IP addresses:

192.168.0.160 (160m)
192.168.0.80 (80m)
192.168.0.40 (40m)
192.168.0.20 (20m)
192.168.0.15 (15m)
192.168.0.10 (10m)
192.168.0.99 (Spare)

or a some similar method to quickly translate an IP address to a station,
and vice versa.  If one PC is getting lots of packet errors due to RFI
problems or hardware problems, it can be quickly identified by the failing
IP address.

73,
Bob, N6TV

2008/3/24 Stephen J. Schrack <n3mx at ptd.net>:

> I have read through the networking section of Win-Test and have some
> questions.  It states that the prefered network setup is with static IP
> addresses. Is it possible to use Win-Test with DHCP enabled?  If I do use
> DHCP what Win-Test settings do I have to keep an eye on to make sure
> everything works correctly?  When I run multi-op I usually am only running
> two stations.  I only run single op or multi-two op so only two computers to
> worry about.  Thanks for any help.
>
> 73 Steve N3MX
>
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