This is a feedback from several users requesting a method to set a fixed IP address to the Reach M2 when connected to a LAN.
Currently, when connecting to a WiFi network, the Reach M2 gets its IP address dynamically from the router DHCP.
Being able to fix the IP address would make life easier to deploy some pre-configured setups on sites such as boats, dredgers, or offshore platforms, where one works with several devices and sensors communicating with each other in the same LAN.
Is there a way to do it already ?
If not, is there a plan to do so ?
Just a thought: If you have access to the DHCP Service/Server it should be possible to configure an IP address reservation for the MAC address of your Emlid device.
I see you started investigating this possibility already What I got to tell you is that you can’t access the DHCP service on the device. We’re not planning to open access to it for now.
There are currently two ways of providing your M2 with a static IP:
Use the USB modem that has a SIM card with assigned static IP.
Connect via Ethernet to a router and assign the static IP in the router’s settings. It’s possible if the provider gives that option, though. So it can require additional costs.
We’ll consider how we can ease this process for you in the future
We’ve added the ability to assign a static IP to the receiver on the latest Reach 31 beta 1 firmware. If you want to give it a go, please update your receivers to it. Let us know how it goes for you via support@emlid.com or by creating a new thread on the forum.
Still, keep in mind that Beta firmware is mainly designed for providing early access to the new features. So please avoid using it for the important field work.