diff --git a/Configuring-the-Software.md b/Configuring-the-Software.md index 54b54c2..2173152 100644 --- a/Configuring-the-Software.md +++ b/Configuring-the-Software.md @@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ To use a board that has hardwired Ethernet click the `Use Ethernet` checkbox to ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/47839015/224562753-b616e89c-aae4-4c86-9f82-37c8152eb102.png) +# Reserve DHCP Address +You should really take a moment to reserve the IP address and set the host name in your router for the ESPSomfy-RTS device. This will ensure the IP address remains the same each time it connects to the network. If you are an old hat at the IoT thing for your home you know this dance. If not look in the instructions for you WiFi router and reserve the IP address for the device. If you are having issues were occasionally the ESPSomfy-RTS cannot be found by its name then this will likely alleviate that problem. + # General Settings Once the ESPSomfy RTS device has rebooted access the General tab. There are a few options here for the server. This includes the host name of your Somfy server as well as the time zone and whether the server should announce iself over Universal Plug & Play. If you have isolated the device on your network you can choose a timeserver that is local to your network. This will ensure time logs and backups are in sync.