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SBG6950AC2: IP Address Reserve Setup

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Question

How do I reserve an IP address to a client in my SBG6950AC2 gateway?

Answer

In certain cases, it is best for a client to receive a particular IP address from the SBG6950AC2 and always keep that address without having to manually configure it in the client. This can be accomplished by reserving an IP Address to a client's MAC address. When the client disconnects and reconnects to the SBG6950AC2, it will receive the IP address that it has been assigned.

It is recommended to setup an IP Address Reserve for clients that are configured to use Port Forwarding or DMZ. This document describes how to reserve an IP address to a client connected to the SBG6950AC2.

Reserve IP Address Setup

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page will appear.

NOTE: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.

NOTE: When using the default password to login, it may be required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18287 – SBG6950AC2: Web Manager Access.
Click the Apply button. The System Basic Setup page will appear.
On the System Basic Setup page, click the LAN Setup link on the top menu. The LAN Settings page will appear.
On the LAN Settings page, click the Client List link on the left-hand menu. The Client List page will appear.
On the Client List page, copy the client's MAC Address under Attached Client List section to use for the Reserved IP Client List setup.
Click the Add button. The Add Reserved IP Client pop-up window will appear.
On the Add Reserved IP Client pop-up window, enter a description in the Name field.
Enter the desired IP address for the client in the IP Address field.
Enter the MAC Address of the client device in the MAC Address field.
Click the Add Client button. The Client List page will appear.
On the Client List page, click the Apply button under the Reserved IP Client List section. The Login page will appear.
On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
Enter password or a customized password in the Password field then click the Apply button. The Client List page will appear.
On the Client List page, verify that the client is added to the Reserved IP Client List to confirm that the setup is complete.
To remove the IP Address reservation, check the box to select the client under Reserved IP Client List and then click the Delete button. The Login page will appear.