This recipe describes how to add static DHCP mappings in pfSense. A static DHCP mapping ensures a client is always given the same IP address.
Getting ready
Creating static DHCP mappings is only applicable for interfaces using the DHCP service.
How to do it...
- Browse to Status | DHCP Leases to view the list of clients who have issued DHCP requests.
- Click the “plus” button to add a new static DHCP mapping.
- The MAC address will be pre-filled.
- Enter an IP address, which must be outside the range of dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
- The Hostname may be pre-filled. If not, enter one.
- Enter a Description.
- Save the changes.
- Apply