[NTLUG:Discuss] @home static IP (was: New to this area)

[Daniel W Murphy]

The IP's are static!  I have 2 static IP's. When you setup your machine you
can set it up for DHCP and an IP address (same one every time) will be
assigned to your computer based on the machines name.  Or you can setup your
machine with the static address.

I have monitored this group for awhile but have never participated.  I was
or am new to Linux, been using it for about a year and half. I've setup a
masquerading firewall for my private network.  I am still using the second
IP address because I still have not figured how to forward ports with
ipchains.  If anyone can give me some help with this it's much appreciated.

My other project is getting my DNS running properly, I'm having a hard time
getting the MX handle to point to the correct machine to process email.

-----Original Message-----
From: steve at ntlug.org [mailto:steve at ntlug.org]On Behalf Of Steve Baker
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 5:40 PM
To: discuss at ntlug.org
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] @home static IP (was: New to this area)


Joey_Berry at compusa.com wrote:
>
> According to the persons I have talked to they were given an static IP
address.
> I was going to get the service around two months ago I was going to have a
> static IP. However I changed my mind at the last minute & decided to get
DSL. I
> really do not know what to advise you other that speaking with the reps at
> att at home or maybe a trial and error type thing by assigning you nic a
static
> IP?????

A neighbour of mine (Cedar Hill) had TCI install cable just last week.
He *definitely* had not one but TWO static IP addresses.  They charged
him some nominal amount for the second IP.  He can't even *spell* IP
let alone know why he might prefer it to a dynamic one.

I helped him get his home net going - so I know this for sure.

The second address turned out to be in illegal use by someone else
who had seen the block of addresses TCI was using and had stolen one!

Unfortunately, my house is too far from the street to get cable,
so DSL will be the only option.

One question though.

If your connection is a 24/7 deal, how is it possible for your
dynamic address to ever change?  I guess if you ever reboot your
PC?

As to what to tell the rep when requesting a static IP, just tell
them that you need to pull files from your home machine from work.
I don't think doing that violates your agreement...and it would be
a pain to do with a dynamic IP.

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