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Use the supported reservation feature with a verified client identity, then check the address after reconnection.
The useful part of an address reservation is not choosing a memorable number; it is assigning the intended device a predictable address without conflicts. On an RX2 Pro, begin by matching the client to the router’s list accurately.
Confirm the supported feature and mode
Tenda lists DHCP reservation among RX2 Pro’s router functions. Check that your unit is operating in a mode where it supplies DHCP and that the current interface exposes the feature. If another gateway serves addresses, configure the reservation there instead.
Match the interface deliberately
Use the client’s own network information to identify its active address and interface identity. A laptop can have separate Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces, while privacy features may affect the identity shown for a wireless connection. Do not select a similarly named entry just because it is first in the list.
Disconnecting and reconnecting your own test device while observing the list can help confirm which entry is relevant, provided you do not disrupt a critical task.
Make the reservation
- Record the current address and any existing fixed assignments.
- Use the router’s documented reservation control for the verified client.
- Choose an address permitted by its address-plan rules.
- Save and reconnect the client so it requests its configuration again.
- Check the address actually received and test the intended service.
Keep names descriptive
Label the entry by purpose and interface, such as storage Ethernet or office printer Wi-Fi. That makes a later migration easier than a list of unexplained numbers.
If the client identity changes or the device moves to another interface, revisit the reservation. A reservation tied to an unused interface will not necessarily apply to the new connection.
Verify the wider network
Check another ordinary client and any device using a manual address. Keep the final assignment in the private network inventory. The reservation should make maintenance more predictable, not create an undocumented exception that causes a conflict months later.
Sources and editorial notes
Sources checked 8 October 2026. Independent guidance and original illustrations; product comparisons use published specifications rather than hands-on benchmarks. Check the exact model, revision and regional documentation before changing settings.