Assigning your devices a static lease ensures they will always have that same IP address. Static IP addresses are necessary for services such as remote access and creating port forwarding rules; and can also be useful to keep track of the IP addresses of key devices that are commonly connected to a network.
There are two ways to create a static lease within the AmpliFi App:
Assign a static IP to a device that is currently connected to the network
Assign a static IP to a device that is not connected to the network
Assign a Static IP to a Device That is Currently Connected to the Network
1. Launch the AmpliFi app.
2. Select the Devices tab, then tap the device you wish to create a static lease for.
3. Select Create Static Lease
4. Give the static lease a name, and select an IP address from the list. If you use an android device, you will manually enter the IP address instead of selecting from a list.
5. Tap ✓ to save your settings.
Assigning a Static IP Address to a Device That is Not Connected to the Network
1. Launch the AmpliFi app.
2. Select the AmpliFi router icon.
3. Select DHCP Server.
4. Select Static Leases.
5. Tap the plus sign in the top right corner to create a new static lease.
6. Give the static lease a name. Enter the MAC Address from the device you wish to assign the static IP, and select an IP address from the list. If you use an android device, you will manually enter the IP address instead of selecting from a list.
7. Tap ✓ to save your settings.
Note You may need to assign this IP address to your device as well for it to connect to the AmpliFi network.