I'm trying to configure my WRT54G router (firmware v8.00.2, Jun. 7,
2007) with its DHCP server enabled, to allow friends and whatnot who come over to be able to get internet access, but I also want to set static IPs for a few machines that I own (so I can forward certain ports).I understand how to forward ports (using the Applications and Gaming tab) but with DHCP enabled, if the power ever goes out, or a connection gets lost for a while (laptop leaves coverage area and stays out beyond DHCP lease time) then the machine may be reassigned a new IP address.
I've used other routers where you can specify machines (by MAC address) who get static IPs, while every other machine will get a dynamic one issued through DHCP.
Is this possible with the stock firmware? Are there other firmwares out there that I can replace it with that will do this for me?