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most people, but for some home users and businesses, it can present a

problem. To solve this problem, most ISPs enable you to order a static IP (for

an extra monthly charge). Once your ISP has allocated you a static IP

address, you must manually enter it into your router. You do this the same

way as the previous change you’ve just looked at. My router has an Internet

Setup configuration section where I can enter all the settings that my ISP has

provided to me (see Figure 21-23). Remember, you must change your

connection type from Automatic/DHCP to Static IP to enter the new

addresses.

Figure 21-23 Entering a static IP address

Updating Firmware

Routers are just like any other computer in that they run software—and

software has bugs, vulnerabilities, and other issues that sometimes require

updating. The router manufacturers call these “firmware updates” and make

them available either through the router’s administration interface or on their

Web sites for easy download.

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