I noticed that the web interface appears to allow me to assign a static IP address via the system management / network settings menu. Before I risk bricking my unit, I figured I would just verify this - to set a static IP, all I need to do is deselect the default box for IP address and enter my desired address, correct?
Remove check mark , change DHCP setting to static, then enter you static IP.
Good luck trying to brick it. I have not been successful doing it myself.
Have fun with it.
Make sure you submit the changes by pressing the button in the bottom of page.
Then reboot the OBi. It should use static setting once it boots up again.
All set, thanks guys!
You can also set up a static DHCP address for it if you have access to your home network router (and know how to do this). That way no matter if anything gets reset or config-wiped on your Obi, you're still on the same IP.
Quote from: unrequited on March 03, 2011, 08:48:59 PM
You can also set up a static DHCP address for it if you have access to your home network router (and know how to do this). That way no matter if anything gets reset or config-wiped on your Obi, you're still on the same IP.
I'm also a firm believer in this approach, but unfortunately, not all routers incorporate Static DHCP capability. Third-party firmware upgrades such as Tomato and DD-WRT are a possible solution if the router is compatible with them.