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IP address: The Internet Protocol (IP) address is assigned to your computer, providing a numeric address necessary to connect to the Internet or another IP-based network. Static IP: A static IP address is fixed, much like a telephone number. If your ISP gives you a static address, you will always use the same address. Servers usually have static addresses, so they can always be found at the same location. Dynamic IP: A dynamic IP address changes each time you connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This allows ISPs to keep a pool of addresses available to subscribers. If you disconnect from the ISP, your address is returned to the pool, becoming available to the next computer that connects. |
saxo wrote: |
I have found that with cable, although NTL do use DHCP with a 2 week lease, if your computer / gateway / router is on 24/7 you will not lose your IP |
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