Just realized that IT guy was right about static IPs for cameras

My buddy Dave who runs a security install company in Austin told me last year I should set static IPs on my 8 outdoor cameras instead of using DHCP. I thought he was being overkill, until my router assigned a new IP to three cameras after a power outage and they all went offline. Spent a whole Sunday reconfiguring the NVR to find them again. Has anyone else had a similar situation where ignoring advice from a pro cost you a day of work?

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reese1771mo ago

Did Dave mention any gotchas with those static IPs causing conflicts down the road?

noahchen1mo ago

Nah, IPs don't bite unless you double them up. Stay chill.