What defines a static IP address?

A static IP address is defined as one that does not change and is manually assigned to a device on a network. This type of address is set up by a network administrator and remains constant over time, allowing the device to be reliably identified and accessed on the network. Static IP addresses are often used for devices that need consistent access or remote management, such as servers, printers, or security cameras.

In contrast to this, dynamic IP addresses, which are provided through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), are assigned automatically and may change at different times. Therefore, options describing IP addresses that change regularly, are assigned via DHCP, or are used temporarily do not accurately represent the characteristics of a static IP address.