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SBX-AC1200P: IP Address Reserve Setup

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Question

How do I reserve an IP address to a client in my SBX-AC1200P?

Answer

NOTE: The SBX-AC1200P operates as a wireless extender out of the box. The IP Address Reserve is setup in the primary router that manages the home network. If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, proceed with the instructions below to setup a Reserve IP Address.

In certain cases, it is best for a client to receive a particular IP address from the SBX-AC1200P 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 disconnect and reconnect to the SBX-AC1200P, it will receive the IP address that it has been reserved for it.

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 SBX-AC1200P.

Reserve IP Address Setup

Connect a Wi-Fi client device, such as a laptop, smart phone or tablet, to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network.

NOTE: The default wireless name and password is located on the back panel of the SBX-AC1200P.
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.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
Move the mouse-cursor over Basic on the main menu and click the DHCP link on the sub-menu. The Basic - DHCP page will appear.
Click the radio button to select the client under Attached Client List on the Basic - DHCP page. If the client is not listed, make sure it's powered on and connected. Then click the Refresh button to add the client to the Attached Client List.
Click the Reserve button to automatically reserve the current IP address to the client's MAC address.
The IP Address will be reserved to the client's MAC address after the progress reaches 100%.
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, click the radio button to select the client under Reserved IP Client List and then click the Delete button.