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    CSS111 Information Sheet No. 4 Static and Dynamic IP Address

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    This document discusses the differences between static and dynamic IP addresses. A static IP address remains the same, while a dynamic IP address constantly changes. Static IP addresses are more reliable for applications like VoIP and gaming servers, but can make it easier to trace internet activity. Dynamic IP addresses are cheaper and provide more privacy since hackers cannot track the changing IP address, but require services like DynDNS to access home servers remotely. The document also provides instructions for checking if a device has a static or dynamic IP address and contacting an ISP to change between the two types.

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    CSS111 Information Sheet No. 4 Static and Dynamic IP Address

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    This document discusses the differences between static and dynamic IP addresses. A static IP address remains the same, while a dynamic IP address constantly changes. Static IP addresses are more reliable for applications like VoIP and gaming servers, but can make it easier to trace internet activity. Dynamic IP addresses are cheaper and provide more privacy since hackers cannot track the changing IP address, but require services like DynDNS to access home servers remotely. The document also provides instructions for checking if a device has a static or dynamic IP address and contacting an ISP to change between the two types.

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    This document discusses the differences between static and dynamic IP addresses. A static IP address remains the same, while a dynamic IP address constantly changes. Static IP addresses are more reliable for applications like VoIP and gaming servers, but can make it easier to trace internet activity. Dynamic IP addresses are cheaper and provide more privacy since hackers cannot track the changing IP address, but require services like DynDNS to access home servers remotely. The document also provides instructions for checking if a device has a static or dynamic IP address and contacting an ISP to change between the two types.

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    CSS111 Information Sheet No. 4 Static and Dynamic IP Address

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    CSS111 Information Sheet no.

    4
    Static and Dynamic IP Address

    STATIC IP VS DYNAMIC IP WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

    Static IP vs Dynamic IP? Every device connected to the Internet has an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This IP
    address allows your computer to send and receive data from other devices and servers. Your IP address is issued to
    you by your Internet service provider (ISP). In general, ISPs may issue their clients two kinds of IP addresses: Static IP
    addresses or Dynamic IP addresses. As their naming suggests, Static IP addresses remain the same whereas Dynamic
    IP addresses constantly change.

    STATIC IP ADDRESSES PROS AND CONS ?

    A static IP address remains constant i.e. you will connect to the Internet using the same IP address at all times.
    The fact that your IP address does not change has both its pros and cons.

    STATIC IP ADVANTAGES

    Static IP addresses are more reliable for VoIP (Voice-over-Internet-Protocol) as well as gaming applications.
    If you want to use your PC as a server, a static IP address provides you with an easy way to access your services from
    outside of your home. The main reason being that you can always use the same IP to access those services “A web
    server, a gaming server or file sharing “. If you use a dynamic IP you would have to use a DynDNS service that keeps
    mapping your IP to hostname, as you can not possible know what the IP is if it changes on the fly.

    STATIC IP DISADVANTAGES

    1. Given that your public IP address is not changing, it becomes easier to trace your Internet activity back to your
    IP address.
    2. Obtaining a static IP address can be more expensive compared to a dynamic IP address.
    3. One more pitfall is that you might appear to have a static IP when in reality your ISP is sharing that same IP with
    multiple clients.
    4. If your IP address get’s blocked on a gaming site/forum etc, you can not gain access again without a VPN or
    another tool that allows you to change your IP address.
    5. Hackers can take their time attacking your router/devices as they always know what your IP address is.

    DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSES, PROS AND CONS

    An external public IP address that constantly changes. That means that you are using a different public IP each
    time you log on. As with static IPs, dynamic IP addresses have their pros and cons.

    DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS ADVANTAGES


     Dynamic IP addresses are cheaper than static IPs.
     Using a dynamic IP can give you more privacy. Given that a hacker trying to break into your network cant keep
    track of your IP as it keeps changing.
     If you are banned based on your IP, all you have to do is restart your router. That works most of the times.

    DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSES DISADVANTAGES


    You need to constantly check your IP address, given that it is always changing. The good news is that there are
    free services online that can do that for you, these services are called Dynamic DNS one such service is DynDNS, they
    are easy to setup and use.
    If you do not use a DynDNS it is going to be really challenging to access any of your home servers from the
    Internet.
    As with static IPs your ISP might be assigning the same dynamic IP to multiple clients
    HOW TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR IP ADDRESS IS STATIC OR DYNAMIC?
     You can call or contact your ISP by email and ask them if you are using an external dynamic or static IP address.
    Alternatively, check your current IP address, note it down, and then restart your router. Once done, check your
    IP address again. If it is still the same, you have a static IP address. If you see a new IP address, it means you are
    using a dynamic IP address.
     If you want to check whether you are using an internal dynamic or static IP, follow these steps.

    HOW CAN I CHECK IF HAVE AN INTERNAL STATIC OR DYNAMIC IP ON WINDOWS?


     If you are on a PC, open the program “Command Prompt“
     Type in “ipconfig /all” without the quotations and hit enter.
     Check whether there is a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’ next to ‘DHCP Enabled’.
     If you see ‘Yes’, it means you are using a dynamic IP address.
     If there is a ‘No’, you have a static IP address.

    HOW TO CHANGE A STATIC IP TO DYNAMIC OR VICE VERSA?


    In order to change your static IP address and obtain a dynamic IP address instead, you have to contact your ISP.
    The same procedure is also required if you want to dump your dynamic IP and get a static IP address.

    HOW TO INCREASE PRIVACY FOR BOTH DYNAMIC AND STATIC IP ADDRESSES?


    Your Internet privacy is still exposed regardless of whether you are using a dynamic or static IP address. Any
    website you visit or app you use, can see your public IP address and track your online activity. If you want to keep
    yourself protected at all times, you have to use VPN. A virtual private network basically allows you to encrypt all of
    your traffic by routing your Internet connecting via a secure VPN server.
    Neither your ISP nor other potential prying eyes will be able to eavesdrop on your online activity when you are
    using VPN. You can also bypass all sorts of regional restrictions which would usually prevent you from watching
    streaming channels like Hulu, HBO GO, and Netflix. Such channels are geoblocked outside USA.
    As long as you are connected to a VPN server, your public IP address will be kept hidden. If you use our IP
    Address Lookup tool while you are using VPN, you will see the IP address of the VPN server you are connected to.
    You can verify that by noting down your IP address before connecting to a VPN server and then try again once you
    are connected to a VPN server. You will notice that the IP changed and most likely the country as well, depending on
    what country the VPN server you chose is located in.
    In addition to hiding your identity online, VPN is also an efficient method to bypass transparent proxies.

    Ref:https://whatismyip.network/static-ip-vs-dynamic-ip-difference/
    TASK SHEET no. 4

    1. Determine the IP address of your mobile device, or laptops/desktop that you are using. Include a screen
    shot.
    2. What is the IP Address of your device?_______________________
    3. What is the class of the IP Address? ____________________________
    4. Is the IP address of your device in a Static or Dynamic? If it is in Static how are you going to change it
    into Dynamic, and if it is in Dynamic how are you going to change it into Static.(include screen shots)

    Send your answers to my email address eleon319@gmail.com use file name cssinfosheet04

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