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I have a macbook running OS X 10.6.2. I would like to be able to use DHCP when roaming, but automatically switch to a static IP when my macbook is in range of my home router. Right now I must manually switch between network locations in order to use either the static or DHCP settings.

Unfortounately DHCP IP address reservation, which would solve this problem nicely, is not an available option on my router (Linksys WRT54G v8).

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Wow, I couldn't believe that the WRT54G doesn't support IP address reservation (infinite IP leases), but you're right... linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/… – Arjan van Bentem Nov 15 at 9:26
You can trade it in for a GL and flash it with Tomato which will do everything you need. – NSD Nov 16 at 4:06

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Check out MarcoPolo, you can configure just about anything depending on your location, including network settings.

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Yep, for me it's the best thing about having a Mac! – Rich Bradshaw Nov 15 at 10:37
That program is awesome, I can't believe I never heard of it. – Marcin Nov 16 at 6:38
Thanks. I'll try it out as soon as I get a chance -- there seems to be a problem with the wifi settings using snow leopard but there is a patch at groups.google.com/group/marcopolo-discuss/msg/… for anyone interested. – chris.nullptr Nov 16 at 8:34

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