OT: Changing IP addresses?

tesco samoa · #1 January 18th, 2005, 04:52 PM

if your buddy is a systems engineer then believe him.

Static IP is good if you can get it. Your just going to set that ip on your router anyways. Best to keep that IP. And count yourself lucky your provider gives static ips....

1. Most sites do not care what your IP is .

2. Sure you have to change it in your TCPIP settings.

3. No. You will have problems with certain programs running on your system. Have problems with resolving stuff. I suggest you stick with the IP that is given. If you do wish to change your IP read the agreement between your ISP and you and see if your allowed to change the IP. If you have further questions then call your ISP and talk to them. If it is ok to change the IP then find out what range is open for you to use.

4. See above

5. You could. Depends on how your ISP has everything set up.

I recommend that you learn about Network protocals, Routers, modems and learn how to protect your computer. The knowledge will help you protect your system and be able to understand why you have to unprotect it sometimes.

rdouglass · #2 January 18th, 2005, 05:52 PM

Good info there but I definitely second the suggestion by Thermodyne for a NAT router / firewall; essential equipment for static IP configs IMO.

Fyron · #3 January 18th, 2005, 10:49 PM

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rdouglass said:
Good info there but I definitely second the suggestion by Thermodyne for a NAT router / firewall; essential equipment for static IP configs IMO.

No, it is essential equipment for a connection to the internet, period.

This is especially true for any sort of "always on" connection. Dynamic IP, static IP, no matter. Script kiddies will find you no matter what. All of those infected zombie PCs out there are constantly scanning semi-random swaths of IP addresses, and they will find your computer even if you have a dynamic IP address. All it takes is any sort of response sent to their probes...

TurinTurambar · #4 January 19th, 2005, 03:49 AM

.....DAMN those probes! I'm sending Han and Chewie out to blow them up right now. Maybe they'll stop coming.

rdouglass · #5 January 19th, 2005, 05:01 PM

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Imperator Fyron said:

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rdouglass said:
Good info there but I definitely second the suggestion by Thermodyne for a NAT router / firewall; essential equipment for static IP configs IMO.

No, it is essential equipment for a connection to the internet, period.

This is especially true for any sort of "always on" connection. Dynamic IP, static IP, no matter. Script kiddies will find you no matter what. All of those infected zombie PCs out there are constantly scanning semi-random swaths of IP addresses, and they will find your computer even if you have a dynamic IP address. All it takes is any sort of response sent to their probes...

No wonder I don't post very much here.... always gotta' feel smart and fill in any perieved blanks; even if there aren't any.

Gotta' keep your status Fyron as the only one that knows what they're talking about.....belittling suits you well and you do it in such an unbecoming manner.

Bye - bye.

Thermodyne · #6 January 19th, 2005, 05:10 PM

Well, I have a couple of accounts that I have to dial into and manage occasionally. And it is real slow to get anything done over 56k. It would take quite a long period of time to exploit a buffer. So I think it would be safe to just use antivirus and a software firewall on a system that uses dial on demand 56k.

Fyron · #7 January 19th, 2005, 05:25 PM

Belittling? I was not belittling you or anyone. It was not my intention to offend, merely to add to the conversation. I apologize for any perceived offense. We were essentially in agreement anyways...