In DHCP, since I get a new IP address often, I am unable to identify other computers in my LAN through IP address. Is it possible to use a host name for each computer and use it to identify the computer name accross the LAN irrespective of the new IP address it have.
In a LAN with DHCP can I identify my computers with a given hostname?symatec
Yes, just give them each a name. You may want to up the timeout values on your DHCP server so that leases last longer.
In a LAN with DHCP can I identify my computers with a given hostname?vista
Bostonian is spot on.Added to this if you cant change the host name you can fill in the "Computer Description" Field. I.e Main reception PC.
For XP right click on the My computer icon
Go to properties
The computer name tab
Fill in the "Computer Description" Field
On this page you can also change the computer name to a more informative one if required.
If you go for the first option when you browse PC's via "My Network Places" the description field data will be next to the name of the PC
The host name is the preferred way to identify machines on your LAN.
Every machine must have a unique host name to begin with. In a Windows environment, the host hame is the same as the machine name.
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