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| 192695 | 2003-11-17 07:51:00 | I have a PC running Win XP. I'm connected to the outside world via Jetstream. I want to transfer data from a company's server automatically, but they require me to have a static IP address that they will configure their system to allow access. As I understand it, my PC has a narrow range of IP addresses and whenever it connects it uses one of these which it chooses somehow (at random, maybe??). Is there any way I can force it to use a particular address - even if it is only for this particular use? And what is the advantage of having differing IP addresses anyway? | TideMan (4279) | ||
| 192696 | 2003-11-17 07:59:00 | There is no real advantage to you having a Static IP address unless you intend to host servers, or your company has real strong security and only allows incoming access to certain IP addresses (which it sounds like). The main reason ISP's use dynamic IP addresses is so that they have one nice big 'pool' of IP's and whenever you connect, the first available IP is taken from the pool and given to you, which I guess saves on having to check if you own an IP and then assign it to you (not that you'd notice the few milliseconds it would take to do this). Also, its one way of ensuring customers don't run their own local servers I guess, by handing out new IP's upon every connection, it reduces bandwidth at the ISP end and helps keep the network free from unnecessary data. What you could do I guess is turn on your machine and set it up as you need it (make sure everything is setup and working before you leave), get your IP and hand it to your Network Admin say that you'll need access to it from 8:00 in the morning to 16:00 and after that the IP can be removed again so that you can transfer the data. Otherwise you could pay ~$5.00 for the privilage of owning a static IP address? Or you could just email the files to yourself which would work if they're reasonably small and your ISP don't have restrictions on incoming mail, otherwise you could find a service such as Yahoo Briefcase which gives you 50MB of free storage (note that you can only upload files 5MB or less at one time) |
cyberchuck (173) | ||
| 192697 | 2003-11-17 08:08:00 | Umm Jetstream Connections by default should get a static IP address. I am unaware of any ISP's that dynamically assign to Jetstream, notably as they are assigning addreses in Telecom's range to their customers. Try going here (www.facultyof1000.com) to find your IP. Check with your ISP, or post your ISP name here and we should be able to confirm if you get a static IP or not/ If you are on Jetstart you'll be out of luck. Jetstart Connections will always have a dynamic IP address, this is Telecom enforced. |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 192698 | 2003-11-17 08:33:00 | > Try going > [url=http://www.facultyof1000.com/whatsmyip.asp]here[/ > rl] to find your IP. That site does not give you your correct IP address My IP address at the moment is 202.89.63.106 (according to two different forum & a dynamic updater site) and that site says my IP address is 210.55.230.17 |
stu140103 (137) | ||
| 192699 | 2003-11-17 08:40:00 | If you want your IP address, open a command prompt (type 'cmd' in the Run prompt) and type "ipconfig". Or double click on your connection icon in the system tray, go to the Details tab, and it'll be down the bottom. |
agent (30) | ||
| 192700 | 2003-11-17 10:17:00 | OK, I got my IP address using ipconfig as you suggested. But I'm a bit nervous about posting it in case all hell breaks loose with ratbags doing nasty things to my system. (Am I paranoid?). How can I test if this IP is permanent/static? Rebooting? Turning my router off and on? ???? | TideMan (4279) | ||
| 192701 | 2003-11-17 11:38:00 | Actually Jetstream connections by default get dynamic IP's - most ISP's will charge extra to have a static IP | Greg S (201) | ||
| 192702 | 2003-11-17 17:44:00 | If you are using a router, you will not be able to use IPCONFIG as it just displays the IP Addresses bound to your computer. What you could possibly do is log into the admin setup for your router and it should tell you that way, dependant on your router of course, otherwise you'll need to go to a website which requests your IP and returns it, however, if you are using a proxy (transparant or otherwise) you will find your IP address ends up been that of the proxy server and not your actual IP Address | cyberchuck (173) | ||
| 192703 | 2003-11-17 18:16:00 | The Windows XP connection icon will still tell you the server IP address, ie the one your computer is connected to. Note to Cyberchuck: Hence my Server IP is 192.168.51.3, a computer somewhere in Compass Communications server arrays. It is the same IP that gives me the 'Destination net unreachable' replies from all traceroute attempts. |
agent (30) | ||
| 192704 | 2003-11-17 20:58:00 | many ip fingerer's stop at your DNS servers... many of them claim my IP is 203.79.89.7 which is an Inspire DNS server, my IP is really on the 203.114.157.x range... I only skimmed through the problem but from what I can see there are two solutions that you should discuss with your work: 1) VPN 2) Dynamic DNS Using a VPN you'll basically have a private network across the internet to your work, using dynamic DNS you use a service that binds your IP to a name address such as myhome.no-ip.org. See if they can allow a name address as apposed to a specific IP. If they can, say so here and you'll be advised on how to get dynamic DNS going. |
whetu (237) | ||
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