Static allocation

1. When referring to computer memory, static allocation is a section of memory that has been set aside for an application when it is first loaded. This section of memory is kept to be only used with that application, and is made available again once the program is closed.
2. When referring to a network or network device, static allocation or a static IP address is the assignment of a fixed address. For example, assigning a computer a fixed IP address of 192.168.123.114 will never change unless done so manually. This address is designated by the user and not the network.
   
   Assigning a computer a static IP address that is not compatible with the netmask and/or with your network configuration will not allow the computer to communicate properly with the network.

Also see: Dynamic allocation, IP, Memory definitions, Network definitions