static ip addresses a static ip address is an ip address permanently assigned to a computer in a tcp/ip network. static ip addresses are usually assigned to networked devices which are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as server pcs, or printers. if you are using the router to share your cable or dsl internet connection, contact your isp to see if they have assigned your home a static ip address. you will need that address during the router's configuration. found in network devices such as routers.

    dynamic ip addresses a dynamic ip address is an ip address that is automatically assigned to a client station (computer, printer, etc.) in a tcp/ip network. dynamic ip addresses are typically assigned by a dhcp server, which can be a computer on the network or another piece of hardware, such as the router. a dynamic ip address may change every time your computer connects to the network.

    dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol) dhcp is software that automatically assigns ip addresses to client stations logging onto a tcp/ip network.

    dhcp eliminates having to manually assign permanent ip addresses to every device on your network. dhcp software typically runs in servers and is also found in network devices such as routers.