What is my IP address? How to find out and what it means

An Internet Protocol address, also known as an IP address, is a unique number that identifies a device connected to the ...
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'What is my IP?': Here's what an IP address does, and how to find yours

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I switched my home network from DHCP to static everything, and it solved a lot of headaches

Bidding adieu to IP conflicts, I enjoy reliable device access consistently and better control over my home network.
Network World

DHCP puzzle: Why does the pool of IP addresses freeze?

A dynamic host-configuration protocol issue leaves wireless users unable to connect, and with no permanent fix, the solution is an ongoing workaround. Dynamic host-configuration protocol (DHCP) has a ...
Ars Technica

What's a "self-assigned" DHCP address, and how can I banish it?

I have a maddening intermittent problem on my home network, in which all machines (macs) which use DHCP suddenly have "self-assigned" IPs which are totally invalid for the network. I try wiping the ...