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If you're trying to network a device that doesn't support DHCP, odds are you'll need to configure it with a static IP address. DHCP is the de facto standard for dynamic addressing on modern networks, yet many Internet Protocol (IP) devices don't support it. The most difficult part of setting a static IP is figuring out which address to use. There's no simple answer that covers all cases.
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