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Static IP

by staab Oct 24, 2004 6:44PM PDT

I am using a Dell 4300 / WXPsp2 I am using a cable connection with a Dynamic IP I need something that can mimics a Static IP,so I can monitor my home from a remote location, my provider can supply me with one but at a high cost $100.MO Please advise me on any material I can read on this or send some detailed suggestions, I know I have to find a free DNS server and get certain ports open on my Linksys router just not sure how and what to do.I know my info is a little sketchy please bear with me please tell me what you need to know to be able to help
Thank you for your time and help
Bob

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Re: Static IP

by 44039 Nov 22, 2004 6:55AM PST

I use http://www.no-ip.com

Their free domain names are corny, but hey, it works! All you have to do is sign up, then install an agent on the PC you want to connect to.
Assign your pc a static address outside of your DHCP pool, or reserve one in your DHCP pool.
As soon as you figure our which ports you need to open, then you will need to configure "port forwarding" within your router to point to your pc that you want to access.
It's a pretty simple setup. Good luck!

Scott
http://www.AAApcMechanic.com

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