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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.
Houston Chronicle

How to Enable DHCP in Windows XP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) simplifies networking by allowing a DHCP server -- any device with a DHCP server role, such as a modem or a router -- to assign Internet Protocol (IP) ...
Ars Technica

How do I tell XP Pro to use my router on 10.0.0.138 to assign its DHCP IP ???? rather than DHCP 255.255.255.255

This speedtouch 510 is driving me mad.<BR><BR>My XP machine now installs it correctly, and then prompts me to change my network settings to support the configuration (router acting as a DHCP server - ...
CNET

Mac OS X 10.4: DHCP Problems: AirPort networking dropouts, D-Link router problems, more

Shortening the computer name Shortening the Computer Name (to less than 6 characters) in the Sharing pane of System Preferences can underlying DHCP issues that affect D-Link routers and some AirPort ...
Ars Technica

OK, what gives Hitron router? Ping machine that should be 192...looking for 198?

Ok, somewhere along the way things went pear shaped and I can't get to network resources via UNC paths. Don't recall doing anything during that time and just noticed when I tried to get to my Synology ...