The problem
A clean IP plan makes troubleshooting and firewall rules much easier.
Recommended approach
Reserve predictable ranges for gateways, servers, printers, APs, CCTV and infrastructure while using DHCP for normal clients.
Step-by-step checklist
- Choose a private subnet.
- Reserve infrastructure addresses.
- Define DHCP range and exclusions.
- Document gateway and DNS.
- Keep the plan updated when devices change.
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