static IP address?
Discussion
apeebles said:
Unless you actually need to host a service at your home then no advantage. If you are general internet user then use the cheaper (Dynamically allocated address) option.
Or if you need to be recognised based on your IP address (such as allowing VPN access into your place of work).
Do note that even if you do have a static address it is likely that your ISP will have a specific clause in the contract preventing you from running any sort of server service on it..... if you get caught, well you can work out the rest.... (though this is rare).
You can get either and specifically you can use Dynamic DNS products to help out with DHCP assigned addresses (plenty of suppliers by the way). Static is really useful if you want to run your own email server and if you regularily use VoIP (a friend does exactly this). Other than that its a little un-necessary.
Oh, and a VPN client that requires a static source address isnt a particularily good VPN client - look at alternatives....
You can get either and specifically you can use Dynamic DNS products to help out with DHCP assigned addresses (plenty of suppliers by the way). Static is really useful if you want to run your own email server and if you regularily use VoIP (a friend does exactly this). Other than that its a little un-necessary.
Oh, and a VPN client that requires a static source address isnt a particularily good VPN client - look at alternatives....
what do you want a static ip for?
if its for web/mail hosting, then try www.tzo.com as an alternative
works for me!
if its for web/mail hosting, then try www.tzo.com as an alternative
works for me!
pbrettle said:Depends whether you're buying a domestic or business / SOHO connection.
Do note that even if you do have a static address it is likely that your ISP will have a specific clause in the contract preventing you from running any sort of server service on it..... if you get caught, well you can work out the rest.... (though this is rare).
Pipex's business ADSL offerings specifically allow you to run a service off one or more static IP addresses.
+ Side of Static
Makes Security MUCH easier, your work can afford much better rules based on your IP, for firewalls / VPNS / Mail Relaying / External Access
You know what your IP is, so you can setup your home machine to be a host off your domain, meaning you can always remember how to access your home pc remotely AND look professional with the address.
You don't disconnect from the exchange, so no random connection drops needed, to force IP changes on you.
- Side of Static
If someone takes a dislike to you, they have your IP forever, they can ddos / attack / relay thru / abuse you till the cows come home, and there is very little you can do to stop them.
With the inverse being mostly true for Dynamic.
Personally, I took 16 static IPs from my DSL provider. Static IS the best way for business / serious users imho. The security side far outweighs the 'anonymity' side.
Makes Security MUCH easier, your work can afford much better rules based on your IP, for firewalls / VPNS / Mail Relaying / External Access
You know what your IP is, so you can setup your home machine to be a host off your domain, meaning you can always remember how to access your home pc remotely AND look professional with the address.
You don't disconnect from the exchange, so no random connection drops needed, to force IP changes on you.
- Side of Static
If someone takes a dislike to you, they have your IP forever, they can ddos / attack / relay thru / abuse you till the cows come home, and there is very little you can do to stop them.
With the inverse being mostly true for Dynamic.
Personally, I took 16 static IPs from my DSL provider. Static IS the best way for business / serious users imho. The security side far outweighs the 'anonymity' side.
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