# Re: Finding devices with dynamic IP addresses

- List: linuxppc-dev
- 1 message, 1 author
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/linuxppc-dev/2007/02/9416440/t

## Re: Finding devices with dynamic IP addresses

- From: Wolfgang Denk \<hidden\>
- Date: 2007-02-16 16:06:52 
- Message: https://ratatoskr.run/linuxppc-dev/2007/02/9416440.md

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In message [ref] you wrote:
> 
> My network will contain several ELDK-based devices configured with dynamic
> IP addresses (DHCP).  I need a way for any Windows PC on the subnet to
> locate the devices without prior knowledge of their IP address.  I'm hoping
> to find a peer-to-peer
> solution that doesn't involve a third party (DNS) server.

Assign names and use a name server?

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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