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[GTONE]

does business broadband give me my own constant ip address,gateway etc for my network or can i create my own private network with the right tcp/ip information.Many thanks.

GTONE

 

[Scotsdude]

depends who you go with. Most will supply a static IP address, but good practive is to put your own router on the connection, one with built in NAT(Network Address Translation) and a buil-in firewall.

This allows for good security, and means that all anyone on the outside can see is the IP address that the ISP assigned you, not the IP addresses of the equipment on your network.

Scotsdude

 

[wahnula]

Depends which plan you go with, mine offers Static IP service for an extra $50/month. I prefer a dynamic IP and DDNS service like that from

http://www.tzo.com

for an extra level of security.

Tony

 

[attrofy]

Some broadband companies that offer "business" services off a "sticky" ip - it is still dynamicaly assigned, but less prone to change. It usually only changes if the client initiates a renew and release (not likely to happen without guidance from the ISP) or if the ISP feels a need to to renew (security, upgrades, etc). We had a "sticky" IP with a cable provider for over 2 years before it changed (due to a server reinstall on our end). As others mentioned, some ISP's will also provide a static IP for a fee. In our case, they would not provide a static IP. The sticky suited our needs fine. We were able to run VPN and any other service from outside to inside with no problems.