scan to home server

[dsb]

So due to working from home, both me and the GF have bought a xerox 3345 printer scanner, i have set it up to scan to SMB, which drops scans in a convenient location but i have to keep updating the ip address as it changes a few times a month i don't have a business line, therefore no static ip.

Is it worth setting up a small home server, if so what do i go for, please bear in mind cost and will be setting up a ftp be the best option?

i have been out of the IT game for years now and setting up the SMB was interesting so dont mind working it out if its not to trying.

i would also like to use the server for photo backup up ect, we both use onedrive for work so thats also an option if i could scan to that location.

 

[dsb]

I'm with sky, we have an account each set up on the printer and the scans go direct to our PC which is ok other than having to change the ip settings every 5-6 days, we both scan a lot, some of it is sensitive personal info and i think if i could scan direct to work one-drive it would be more in line with current GDPR policy's. My laptop is work but hers is not.

 

[dsb]

So you're scanning over your LAN? (Which makes more sense).

Having a static IP on your LAN has nothing to do with your ISP. You can either set on locally on the PC or, if the router allows it, set an IP reservation so the PC is always allocated the same IP address.

yes scanning over LAN, all wifi.

Do i set the IP reservation on the router? if so this makes life easier. (standard sky router)

Thanks for the help

 

[dsb]

Cheers, will have a play latter.