yeah because typically it will renew every so often and change.. or has that option.. for the most poart they dont though. But for a static ip - you gotta get 1 from your cable company
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Browse All Topicsi'm using win xp, and i would like to fix my ip address although i'm using a dynamic ip address ADSL isp . i'll thanks for any help or ideas that provided , thanks .
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JeanWoo, what are you trying to do? Arbert, was only half right about HAVING to have your ISP issue a static IP. There are valid low or no-cost options. Check this link:http://www.no-ip.com/
I wouldn't take it personally arbert. You are correct, it seems that JeanWoo wants a static IP address (and depending on the application, that may be the way to go). However, that isn't the only solution. No-ip.com and others like it (dyn-dns.org) offer software that monitors your IP address and WHEN IT CHANGES (because it will) notifies them of the new IP address, then they change the entry on the DNS-servers, which lets everyone find your website. A very elegant solution to a potentially expensive problem. And possibly the only solution for JeanWoo. Some broadband providers don't offer static IP's to residential customers.
Other than ordering a static IP from your ISP or changing ISPs, the dynamic DNS services mentioned above can be a cost-effective alternative.
Some additional dynamic DNS services are as follows:
http://dns2go.deerfield.co
http://www.dyndns.org/
http://www.tzo.com/index.h
http://www.technopagan.org
as far as i know it makes no difference as to whether its static or dynamic in terms of bandwidth (speed)that depends on your internet plan with you isp. static would be better if you had maybe an office with a few computers and wanted to run a small server but for the average user dynamic ip s are fine. but that only my opinion :0)
JeanWoo, usually if you have a Dynamic IP it will change every time you authenticate, or sign on with your ISP. A Static IP will remain the same consistantly. There will be no speed advantage whether you are Dynamic, or Static. If you are not able to download as fast as your ISP's system will allow, then you might need to check a few of your own settings such as your Rwin, or mtu's. Check out DSLreports.com, or PCPitstop.com for some info that might be helpful.
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by: arbertPosted on 2003-03-22 at 11:18:49ID: 8187235
If you have a dynamic address right now, you'll have to get your DSL/CABLE provider to issue a static one (it that's what you were asking) and you'll probably pay a little more each month.
To find out what your current IP Address is do this:
Click on the start button.
Choose Run.
Type in CMD and hit enter.
You should now have a dos prompt. Type in IPCONFIG and hit enter.
Your ip address is listed where it says IP Address.
Type Exit to close the dos window.
Brett