BitTorrent and Static IP Addresses

New to bittorrent. A friend has produced and uploaded a 700MB file (directed a movie) and it appears to be downloadable via bittorrent. I downloaded uTorrent and it's asking for a port to be made available and a static IP address.

1. I have a cable internet connection
2. Using NOD32 2.7 and Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4 and SpySweeper 5.whatever
3. Have a 2 computer home network with D-Link DI-604 router (not wireless)

Questions:
1. Is it safe to shift from a dynamic IP address to a static one?
2. Where can I find out how to do that without screwing up my home network?
3. Any other guidance?

Thanks,
Chamlin

 

See this page for setting up uTorrent with a DI-604.

 

Thanks 'Fuser. Can doing this mess up a home network?

 

Not sure; I dont have experience with home networks.

 

You shouldn't get any problems by disabling DHCP and using static IPs. Consult your technician/support regarding possible peculiarities of your network.

 

Chamlin,

This shouldn't mess w/ your home network. Right now you have 2 machines and both have DHCP assigned Dynamic IP addresses. After you change one to a Static IP. It just won't be Dynamic anymore. No Big Deal.

I have 5 machines on my network, 3 have Dynamic IP & 2 have Static. One static is used for PortForwarding w/ uTorrent and the other has a Static IP so I can block it from interacting w/ the rest of the network. i.e. share nothing.

hth,

...screamer

BTW: Follow WSFusers link, there is also a link to setting up a static IP on that page.

 

Great! Thanks for the input...will play with in the morning.