Reserving an IP Address

We've been requesting the same IP for our computer from the router, but this doesn't stop another computer on the network from requesting the same IP address and causing a conduct.  It's always best for security and stability to reserve the IP address for our server at the router level.

Finding your routers up address

Look for "Gateway" address

Some routers may require an app to access all configuration settings

DHCP address reservation for common routers