Originally Posted by
zombie
That can only cause issues if you use a static ip (DHCP off) that is a lower number than the number of devices that will autoconnect on a reboot. It is actually preferred to set DHCP on initially to gather the correct settings, Then turn DHCP off, Then set the last octet of the ip address to a large number that's easy to remember (like 123, 111, 222, etc.) This ensures you will never have problems on a reboot with connectivity and allows you additional features like port forwarding if you choose to use them.
You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.