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Chris
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Can anyone advise please?
My ISP has said that I can change my dynamic IP address to a fixed one if I want. Can anyone say if there is any advantage (or disadvantage) in having a fixed IP address instead of a dynamic one?
The ISP has said that if I decide to move to a fixed IP address, I will not be able to revert to a dynamic one should I wish to later on.
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greysts
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Chris
The main advantage of a fixed IP address is that it allows you to run a server and host your own web site from the comfort of your own home. It also allows you to set up a home network using fixed IPs for all the component parts.
I'm intrigued to know why your ISP should be offering this service as it normally costs more than a dynamic address. An ISP has to pay for a range of IP addresses and if he can use the same address for several users by offering them on a dynamic basis he can save a few bob. What have you done to get this favoured treatment?
If you do go for a fixed one it becomes even more important that you have all the right security software on board, in particular a good firewall, preferably a hardware one through a router.
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Chris
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Thanks for that information, Spencer. I think I will stick with my dynamic IP address.
I don't know what I have done to deserve this favoured treatment. I seem to be getting a lot of spam lately which I forward to the ISP so perhaps they are pleased to have something to do(!)
Incidentally, talking of firewalls I am still using Sygate and assume that it is OK. I originally bought it, so I don't know whether I still have the full version or the free one as it is no longer possible to renew the subscription. Presumably it automatically reverts to the other version unless Sygate did something to stop it happening before they were "killed off" by Symantec? How can one tell which version it is?
Bonne année, as they say over here
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greysts
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Try right clicking on the icon in the System Tray and choose About.
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Well, if forty-eight million, two hundred thousand, seven hundred and one people died I'd be Queen.
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