Confused? Don't worry it's pretty simple. Google Wifi / OnHub routers How to create a DHCP IP reservationįirst thing's first, we need to create a DHCP IP reservation. As such, I've broken up the next few sections into two main groups - one set of instructions if you're using an OnHub router or Google Wifi, and another set that should work universally with anything else. I set up AirMessage using an OnHub router with the Google Wifi app, and my experience varied quite a lot compared to the instructions that are provided on the AirMessage website. iMessage messages are sent through the Messages app, just like your SMS messages. Now that the easy stuff is out of the way, it's time to have some fun with port forwarding and static IP addresses. Step 1, Send iMessages using the Messages app. If you have a MacBook, your settings might look slightly different. It's also worth keeping in mind that I'm doing this with an iMac. So long as 'Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off' is checked, AirMessage should still work even if your Mac's screen is turned off. From my understanding, however, you can actually have the display turn off without breaking AirMessage.

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