Why is a static IP better?

Pulsedriver

Pulsedriver

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I just wondered why this is the case? That some people pay extra, or look for an ISP that provides a static IP...?

Whats the problem if its not static?
 
i have a static i.p because my i.p has to stay the same so im able to log into an ftp because the account is locked to my i.p.

static - i.p stays the same
dynamic - changes

MW
 
Having a static IP isn't necessarly better, it depends how you use your broadband service.

Some providers like Telewest and a few adsl suppliers will advertise Dynamic addressing based on your routers MAC key, which in my exerpince didn't change for over 4 months.
 
mine doesn't change much either,

and where I want to roughly lock something down to an IP, I just put the relevant ISP's range of dynamic IPs into the firewall.
 
Mr-White said:
i have a static i.p because my i.p has to stay the same so im able to log into an ftp because the account is locked to my i.p.

static - i.p stays the same
dynamic - changes

MW
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I'm with Zen Internet I got a /29 pool which means 8 IP addresses 5 Useable host addresses.

It is always good to have static if your using your home network all the time for thinks outside.

Alough as JonRohan said

JonRohan said:
Having a static IP isn't necessarly better, it depends how you use your broadband service.
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I agree :)
 
So do I want static or dynamic?

I dont really do anything other than surf net and play games online, uploading to my own webspace only.

I have 2 other computers though connected to my ADSL2 router...
 
SeanyK said:
So do I want static or dynamic?

I dont really do anything other than surf net and play games online, uploading to my own webspace only.

I have 2 other computers though connected to my ADSL2 router...
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If you run services such as web servers, game servers e.t.c then its best to have static (ADSL EXTERNAL STATIC).

In your case I would vouch for dynamic as it could cost you extra for static. If you have a router you will be fine with a dynamic IMO.
 
Some ISP's offer static IP's FOC though this is becoming increasingly rare. Static IP's main use is remote services/access though for a home user DDNS services normally solve this. As for restricting FTP access based on IP in general you can lock the account to an IP range unless you have an ISP who insist on amazingly random changes to the full range (eg AOL). In short if you need one you'll probably know you need one and have looked at the alternatives.
 
I've got a /27 from my ISP

I have split this into 4 /29 networks

The 1st pool is for NAT
The 2nd Pool is for my Servers
The 3rd & 4th Pools are for my Cisco gear
 
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