Re: How important is static IP?

[Stuart Grimshaw <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

On Tuesday 28 May 2002 2:07 pm, Stuart Booth wrote:
> Ahhh, having looked at the form I now understand. Thanks Chris. I
> may have to get back to you on that one then as my limited
> network knowledge doesn't extend to the ins and outs of NAT and
> SSL for this RIPE form !!!
>
> Can you request additional IPs at a later date, e.g. after filling
in
> the RIPE form appropriately once ADSL is enabled in the first
> place?

Yes you can, in fact I'm in the process of doing so right now.

> I really want at least one static IP address so that no matter
what
> else I setup, I know that my number is me.
>
> This was a great advantage when I used to try out NetMeeting with
> my father when I was on Demon and had a static IP address. He
> didn't have to concern himself with address servers, he knew my
> number and knew where to pump it in.

If you plan to use netmeeting on more than 1 PC on your lan, then you need
more than 1 static IP, unless your router supports NAT connections of that
type. (Which unfortunatly, mine does.)


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