FTTC with 2 or more Static IPs

Frank_Rizzo · 9 May 2013 at 15:41

Is something like this possible:

2 assigned Static IPs, 1 for server, 1 for home network

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Switch Port1 -> PPOE Webserver IP address1
Switch Port2 -> PPOE Router IP address2 -> Desktop, Laptop, Xbox

I guess it's not possible because the router won't be able to do NAT?

Alternatively if there are 5 static IPs then each device has it's own address but requires configurating for PPOE?

Frank_Rizzo · 10 May 2013 at 11:20

Any recommendations for a static NAT router?

What about the server. Linux. Can that do this kind of routing itself?

Frank_Rizzo · 10 May 2013 at 17:02

Because the webserver may occasionally get hammered for exploits and stuff. I want to keep it separate from other devices.

Frank_Rizzo · 10 May 2013 at 17:25

I understand that. Hmm.

The point is that any malicious sniffing around will be on the server IP only. Portscans, exploits may take place against 123.123.123.123. It will not affect the other devices on the network.

OK someone could guess the next IP, and of course there are sequential IP scans, but then there is nothing that can be done about that.

Another reason is that there may be different servers on the other IPs. For search engine optimisation that is desirable.

Another reason is that devices on IP1 can be on 24/7 whilst IP2...8 can be scheduled to not have internet connection at certain times.

Frank_Rizzo · 10 May 2013 at 18:03

It could be if that is advantageous.