DHCP vs Static IP

DHCP vs Static IP

DHCP assigns IP addresses automatically. A static IP is fixed and doesn’t change.

DHCP (Automatic)

Pros

• Easy setup
• Low maintenance
• Reduces human error

Cons

• IPs can change
• Harder to track devices over time

Static IP (Fixed)

Pros

• Predictable device addresses
• Great for servers, printers, and smart hubs

Cons

• Manual setup
• Risk of conflicts if not managed well

Best practice

Use DHCP for most devices, and static IPs or reservations for devices that need stable addresses (NAS, routers, hubs, servers).

How Netory helps

Netory shows which devices are static vs DHCP so you can:

• avoid overlaps
• keep a clean IP plan
• know which devices should never move