Using names, not IP addresses, in home network

[Eberhard Roloff]

Willy Hamra wrote:
  >> And another method would be to have your router hand out specific 
IP addresses
>> based on the MAC address of each computer.   And then use /etc/hosts to point
>> to the specific IP addresses by name.
> 
> the method i use and prefer, but u need a router that can do it. my
> router cant, but my IPCOP server can do it.
> 
>> You can also provide your own DNS server but /etc/hosts is much easier.
> 
> that as well, can be a hassle, but results are great.

I agree, but your IPCOP server can do it without a hassle.

Eberhard