network question

[Sam]

Can a broadband connection use a static ip address? The
reason why I ask is because, I have some computers that
have dialup currently and going to a broadband
connection. I want to use a router, but I don't know if
this will work and how with static addresses. Any
solutions?

 

[DA]

A braodband connection can use static IP but this depends
mainly on your ISP provider, some ISPs already provide
you with a static IP and most will charge you for it
monthly. Your best bet is to purchase a broadband router
and and assign each of your machines static IPs on your
SAME SEGMENT as your router LAN port IP.

 

[Shootist]

Ya well most of what DA said is true but you don't need to assign STATIC IP addresses to your LAN
computers, in fact I would suggest against it. Let the routers DHCP server assign IP's to the LAN
computers. If you assign IP's yourself you will also need to input the default gateway IP and the
DNS servers IP that your ISP uses. For a network novice this can get confusing. If you just set the
PC's to "Obtain IP automatically" it's a lot easier. Just my .02


--
Shootist


| A braodband connection can use static IP but this depends
| mainly on your ISP provider, some ISPs already provide
| you with a static IP and most will charge you for it
| monthly. Your best bet is to purchase a broadband router
| and and assign each of your machines static IPs on your
| SAME SEGMENT as your router LAN port IP.
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Can a broadband connection use a static ip address? The
| >reason why I ask is because, I have some computers that
| >have dialup currently and going to a broadband
| >connection. I want to use a router, but I don't know if
| >this will work and how with static addresses. Any
| >solutions?
| >.
| >

 

[Nico V.]

The best way to set up your router is Dynamic. Leave all
machines dynamic and they should obtain a IP
automatically from your router DHCP server. This will
help you from having to changing your routers settings
every time your ISP does