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what is the solution for this? OR should I assume that it is not possible to integrate a web server with GPRS modem.
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Is there any software available which can convert the Dynamic IP address Provided by the GPRS service provide to Static? My problem is I want to integrate the web server with my GPRS modem but I dont think that I can communicate with that web server without having an static IP address.
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It is possible by using of a thrid party APN plus VPN. You can test it for free here:
http://www.roundsolutions.
Best regards
Meff
www.gsm-modem.de
I have seen reference to some wireless data providers assigning static IPs to certain (I would assume large) customers for specific enterprise-like solution requirements. I have also seen provider rates listed in a few places on the cost of a mobile device static IP lease on their network. Average person/business is out of luck. Difficult to comment as your ultimate goal isnt clear but it isnt a realistic to attempt to do something that requires much bandwidth. As mentioned already, it isn't efficient to "serve" through such a narrow path so to speak (and worse considering as a rule upload speed less than download speed in the end-user realm we are discussing). Depending on the provider, it isnt even possible to get a public IP on a GPRS network (i.e. they run their network like you run your office LAN which allows a number of users to access the internet using a single public IP address - better use of resources) and this means some services you want to run even as a client arent possible such as VPN. While you can easily and inexpensively attain an open static IP in the regular wired world, connected & protected as you see fit, the GPRS data world really comes down to a subscriber using someone elses privately held network. The holders of those networks want to serve the masses and have a responsibility to keep their customers safe (firewalls, port blocking); from the providers perspective it is far better to error on the safe side. The misnomer in situations such as you are attempting to solve is the term server. Fundamentally, the device called the server is the listener, just waiting for a connection to be established through the network while the client is the device initiating the connection. It does not define the type, amount, or actual direction of the data sought, but just that the server role is to wait and listen. As long as there are no limitations that would stop you even if you did have uninhibited access and a static port on the GPRS network (my understanding is it was once like this&), then there are always methods of getting the data you want when you want it. Availability/providers offering of the off-the-shelf methods continue to fade. The old solution would have been a GSM data call (switched circuit data call over GSM) to a dial-up ISP (or another GSM data modem) which doesnt put others at risk. Many GSM networks no longer provide that option because of GPRS . In the US T-Mobile is still in place and AT&T offers it as an add-on for $10/month; but Ive seen the feature dropping off of capabilities lists and while they will support legacy customers they wont sell new contracts so I dont believe you can count count on it for much longer. GPRS is heaps better but unfortunately, for what you wish to do, the provider safeguards put into place require a specific hardware/software solution tailored to your needs using the allowable resources. The 3rd party approach (link above in another post) is interesting and the first Ive seen it presented as a ready to go solution using your own HW. Cant tell if it is really a static IP from the remote equipments perspective but I would have to guess so as it is issued via the designated APN, where their hook is, and they say it can be a public IP. Ether way, they are promoting machine2machine applications and imply relatively low bandwidth; not as a public HTTP server (may serve up a streamlined web page for status/configuration purposes though). Best of luck to you.
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by: DarkJagerPosted on 2007-10-31 at 03:57:39ID: 20184057
It is unlikely that your GPRS provider would assign you a long term static IP address. The static IP would only remain valid as long as you are in a routing area, and would change as soon as you move outside it.