Private IP versus Dynamic IP vs Static IP? what for?
Hi,I live in outside the US, and I just called my ISP company and they told me that they provide me with 2 PRIVATE IPs for my home. (Because i am an old costumer) (New customers get 1 Public Dynamic IP only). (I have 4 computers with Windows XP Pro, and I will have soon a new router)
They also provide Public Estatic IP but for an extra ammount $$
So I asked them to explain me the diferrence between those 3 and the advanteges and disadvantages. But i will like to know other opinions from you. But most importantly to know if what they told me is accurate regarding he following subjects:
They told me:
1) If i have Private IP, i can not do Remote Access to my computers (Not even with GoToMyPc or, LogmeIn software or similars...)??? ( I am not using Remote Software now, but i want to give it a try in the near future, and I definetely need to do it)
2) For Peer to Peer Programs That need ports to be open, is better to have Estatic, because the Private and Dynamic close ports... Is this true?
3) If somehow I want to use one of my computers as a server to have lets say my own webpage, i need to have an Static IP?
And if possible, what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of those 3 types of IP.
They also provide Public Estatic IP but for an extra ammount $$
So I asked them to explain me the diferrence between those 3 and the advanteges and disadvantages. But i will like to know other opinions from you. But most importantly to know if what they told me is accurate regarding he following subjects:
They told me:
1) If i have Private IP, i can not do Remote Access to my computers (Not even with GoToMyPc or, LogmeIn software or similars...)??? ( I am not using Remote Software now, but i want to give it a try in the near future, and I definetely need to do it)
2) For Peer to Peer Programs That need ports to be open, is better to have Estatic, because the Private and Dynamic close ports... Is this true?
3) If somehow I want to use one of my computers as a server to have lets say my own webpage, i need to have an Static IP?
And if possible, what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of those 3 types of IP.
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unrinoceronte, I think MrMintanet hit it right on target. Mydns will work perfectly for you. Not only will it allow you to access remotely, you will also be able to scale your needs as you see fit. Instead of building a church for Easter Sunday by purchasing a static IP from the carrier, you can use Mydns and build your network, web page, etc. as you need to. But it will give you the immediate option for remote access (make sure you lock your network down, firewall, passwords, etc. MYDNS will open your network to the world!).
From you explanation of the three scenarios I would suggest you get the Static IP address that you need. The dynamic IP addresses are mainly used for purely surfing the net and usually change several times during the course of the day. The ISP designs the DHCP for maximum return for them. Dynamic iP addresses are not designed for servers or server services like Webpages or remote access.
Do yourself a favor and get the Static IP address. It will save you a lot of headaches later.
Do yourself a favor and get the Static IP address. It will save you a lot of headaches later.
These days you have to pay extra for Static IP's so consider yourself lucky. I wouldn't mind if my ISP gave me free statics.
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I think you should seriously consider trying to create the webpage. Once you have your site configured, then it will be time to focus on this project. Developing a site for a business and learning how to host that site are two different topics, and both are highly involved. Putting the carriage before a horse is always fun to look at, but never successful when it's all said and done.
gary... you should have drawn a picture. It seems to be much more effective :)
Your bottom line was 9 lines long.
gary... you should have drawn a picture. It seems to be much more effective :)
Your bottom line was 9 lines long.
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Wow, this is plenty usefull info, and also gives me more things to think about. I will start new questions later this week regarding the specific of remote access, but for now, my question and your solutions are very clear. I understand better this sibject.
Thank you all, and Mr Mintanet, I enjoyed your pciture , very explicative!! but also i appreciate a lot Garycase detailed explanation, because i am not very savvy at this thinks and i understand better when things are explained with all its dots and colons!.
One thing that just worries me a little bit is what ERIC TANNEY Said, "make sure you lock your network down.....MYDNS will open your network to the world ".... I will like a solution which is the safest and i dont have to worry much about security (i dont know if what i am saying gives out my ignorance in the subject), but yeah, a solution that does NOT "opens my home network to the world" will be better, i think... (But i can change my mind if you think that really is not a such a risky issue...)
Thanks, and i am about to close the question, i just wanted to put this last comment.
Thank you all, and Mr Mintanet, I enjoyed your pciture , very explicative!! but also i appreciate a lot Garycase detailed explanation, because i am not very savvy at this thinks and i understand better when things are explained with all its dots and colons!.
One thing that just worries me a little bit is what ERIC TANNEY Said, "make sure you lock your network down.....MYDNS will open your network to the world ".... I will like a solution which is the safest and i dont have to worry much about security (i dont know if what i am saying gives out my ignorance in the subject), but yeah, a solution that does NOT "opens my home network to the world" will be better, i think... (But i can change my mind if you think that really is not a such a risky issue...)
Thanks, and i am about to close the question, i just wanted to put this last comment.
My DNS doesn't "... open your network to the world ..." => it merely maps a host name to your web server. This DOES allow "the world" to access anything you have set up for access on your web server -- unless it is password protected. But you can (as I noted above) provide an additional layer of protection by totally isolating your web server system from the rest of your network by connecting it through your 2nd IP ... outside of your internal network.
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Thank you, i understand better this subject.
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Question Closed, thanks a lot to all of you who for your help.
This was a fun question. I enjoy the questions that I can draw artwork for.
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Ok, i think a good point here that you to mention, is What will I need this for. So let me explain it:
I am an architect and i have also my parallel business which is 3D animation for Architectural Visualizations. My office is at my home.
So to probable situations:
1) So, In my house-office, i have 4 computers, and it will probably get to 6 PCs, (My brother also works with me). I need them all to have Internet Access, and sometimes, when i have to go on a trip, or just go out, I will like to have a Remote connection with my home network, so i can access some files for myself, or Check out how are my computers progressing when i leave a RENDERING TASK IN PROGRESS (this means i have to Put 1 or 2 computers processing information to produce the final image, and this usally takes from 2 hoirs up to 24 hours or so.. So it will be nice to check them out, And even more, to be able to access remotely my home-office computer from my laptop, and be able to Stop a Rendering Task or Start a New one. If i am on a Trip, i will need to access my home network or at least one of my computers, to copy some files that i wll need to use on my laptop. (This 1st SITUATION is the MOST IMPORTANT for me, the remote access...)
2) I will like to make my own webpage for my business, and then if possible host it myself (i dont know nothing about this, but is something i am going to start learning ion how to do it.) I know i can pay a Hosting place to have it, but i will like to give it a try and host it myself, but just if this makes sense and is a viable option. (This second option is NOT That Important, i can live without this)
3) I use Peer to peer software like BitComet or Utorrent, and I notice the programs tells me that i have some closed ports or a limited connection, but still it can connect, and download some stuff. (Also this one is not that important)
This 3 Sitatuions will be my ideal solution, but as i mentioned in each point, the most important one for me is #1, remote access, then the others are not so important...
Thanks.