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Home License Exceeded

M0n0wall
Hi
After spending 20 odd hours tweaking my setup and battling VLAN problems, I've noticed a problem this morning....
I've exceeded my IP allocation, thou I don't even have 50 items, it appears that the DHCP server is occasionally allocating IP addresses to items that are listed in the static mappings, as such half of the active IP addresses are non existing IP addresses, but supposedly "Active"
Now I know that I can spend hours setting every device with a static IP address, but what is the point of a DHCP server then?
I also would be happy to pay for the web protection as all I need is to protect the kids, but I cannot find a basic price and the wife would leave me if I wanted to spend £1000s on a licence.
I have also noticed that there is a "Power Home User" but this is given out as a reward to people who help the communality, a positive step from Astaro but can you buy this?
I know that many people will say that 50 IP address is sufficient for a home network and I would agree, as long as the counting mechanism behind it works, but the people running Astaro arnt you typical "BT Home Hub" users....
But anyway, your feedback is appreciated.


Kind Regards
Dave


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    I've used TP-link switches (one x24 port and two x8 port models) with success in a home environment.  I specifically wanted managed switches to learn more about advanced networking topics and gain practical experience.
    I believe that there are now two managed switches that are quite accessible for home users in this manufacturer's range:  the 16-port TP-Link TL-SG3216 at about 130 euros, and the 24-port TP-Link TL-SG3424 at about 180 euros.  They have good features, 2 and 4 SFP ports which can be handy.

    disclosure: I don't work for the above company, and certainly don't dirty myself with shares in any business.  Just a happy customer.
  • 0 in reply to eFrisky
    Evening all
    I've attached a couple of screenshots and the Active and Inactive IP address list
    I'm upto 83 IPs being used, but when I do a scan on the entire network, the real figure is only a measly 34 IPs!
    This is becoming a real issue and annoying as the figure is massively wrong! 

    Can you guys have a look and give me you opinion on where the problem lies or what the hell is going on.


    Kind Regards
    Dave
    ScreenShots and IP List.zip
  • 0 in reply to M0n0wall
    I can recommend the HP V1910 series switches; very affordable and work well... we use them a lot in SMB type applications.

    CTO, Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC

    https://www.convergesecurity.com

    Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries.  Use the advice given at your own risk.

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  • 0 in reply to M0n0wall
    I can recommend the HP V1910 series switches; very affordable and work well... we use them a lot in SMB type applications.

    CTO, Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC

    https://www.convergesecurity.com

    Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries.  Use the advice given at your own risk.

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