Static IP: Beginner's guide to setting up static (and reserved) IP addresses on a home network

Do you know the difference between setting a static IP and reserving an IP address? Knowing how to do both can be very useful, especially if you'd like to do more with your home network.

In this video we'll discuss some basic networking theory and then put this into practise on a range of devices, looking at how to assign an IP address on a router, a Windows computer, Android and iOS.

We'll also cover network scanning to find what's lurking inside your virtual home. Learn how to tether your devices and start taking control of your network.

Website links:

Fing - Network Tools (Android)

Fing - Network Scanner (iOS)

Additional credits:

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