Why would someone want to get a static ip on their home computer as opposed to a dynamic ip address?
2007-11-02 07:05:47 · 12 answers · asked by JEFF E B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The reasons that come to mind for me are:
- Would like to register a domain name to resolve to their IP address and run a website.
- Regularly host gaming services and would like to ensure their IP does not change for anyone connecting to it by IP address.
Generally ISPs use DHCP to simplify the IP assignment so they avoid duplicate IP addresses on the network. In most cases, the ISPs set a long lease period (a week or so) on IP addresses so that unless you turn off your router, you are likely to have the same IP address for the most part anyway. Static IP just guarantees it.
ISPs also tend to not allow static IP addresses without additional fees to offset the extra traffic likely associated with someone requesting a static IP. Residential broadband service generally has restrictions the prohibit running a website, email, FTP, etc... They do sell business class broadband that may include a static IP, but the cost is often double that of residential broadband.
2007-11-02 07:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main reason for a static IP address is to run a server. The domain name server used to direct traffic to a site actually directs traffic to an IP address.
2007-11-02 07:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by J Kirsch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You computers will not play nice with the Internet while trying to use the same IP's. You will need a router or a switch that supports NAT and assigned each computer a private IP. You can get a cheap router from a store for about $50 that will work just fine. You can go wireless or wired with a couple cat5 cables.
2016-04-02 00:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Static IP remains he same therefore, if you need to connect remotely, for a FTP or other Host setup, it is more easy, don't need to keep finding out the new IP.
Most ISP will charge you for a STATIC IP, don't confuse this with the extra IP they give you.
A good free alternative to paying for a STATIC IP is to use a service such as http://www.no-ip.com/ this uses a small client on your systems that constantly updates you dynamic ip to its DNS servers or try this http://www.dyndns.com/ uses your dynamic ip in your router settings to do the same as NO-IP does, i have used both, and they work great and are FREE what more can you ask for.
2007-11-02 07:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's preference really. But if you run a file server or anything on your computer to run through the net..you wouldn't want your IP changing around.
2007-11-02 07:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what they want to do with it. Usual reason is they want to run some kind of server - it helps if the IP is always the same
2007-11-02 07:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a static ip is one that never changes so you can use it for hosting your own email, web, ftp or any other type of server.
this makes it easier because you only need to pay $9 for a domain and send it to your ip address.
2007-11-02 07:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
certain hardware should be assigned static IP addreses to keep the address from being taken by another machine. usually a sever will have static IP assigned. also, some software will require static IP so it can communicate properly.
2007-11-02 07:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by crazymic79 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
to run webservers or mail servers, or if they want to access their home pc via Remote desktop... where a static IP will be helpfull
2007-11-02 07:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most common reason is to keep up some server. Like web-site server, ftp-server etc.
2007-11-02 07:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by Timo J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋