Static IP address

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 09:59:01

With idnet I have a static IP address and some DNS addresses - err where do they go?

AvengerUK · Jan 27, 2007, 10:28:19

They should of been entered automatically by your modem/router. - If your posting here on your IDnet connection, they cirtainally have

(otherwise it wouldnt work)

Rik · Jan 27, 2007, 13:58:58

Quote from: dwaviation on Jan 27, 2007, 09:59:01
With idnet I have a static IP address and some DNS addresses - err where do they go?

Treat the static IP as a dynamic one which doesn't change, let your router find the DNS servers automatically. As Avenger says, if you're here on your IDNet connection, it's working, so sit back and enjoy the service.

ou7shined · Jan 28, 2007, 00:10:29

Slightly OT.
I've often wondered, if there's an increased risk of a security breach with static as opposed to dynamic?

Nerval · Jan 28, 2007, 10:53:00

It's like asking which is the best processor, AMD or Intel.

The general consensus is not really (i.e. not a straight No), but there will always be somebody to argue that it is riskier.

My view is AMD to the first question, and No to the second

Rik · Jan 28, 2007, 11:34:01

I tend to feel that, with always-on BB connections, the distinction between static and dynamic IP addresses in security terms has become blurred. If you connect to a dynamic address, and your router holds the connection for weeks, there's precious little to distinguish it from a static one. From a different viewpoint, I've had more attacks with inherited dynamic addresses, which have not been secured by the previous owner, than I have with a static address.

I still believe that Intel has the edge for Photoshop users.

ou7shined · Jan 28, 2007, 13:15:33

Quote from: rikbean on Jan 28, 2007, 11:34:01
...... I've had more attacks with inherited dynamic addresses, which have not been secured by the previous owner, than I have with a static address.

Hmmm, I've never thought about it like that. Cheers guys.

Oh and I'm an AMD and ATI fanboy btw.

Nerval · Jan 28, 2007, 13:43:25

So AMD are the best processors then after all.
That settles it.

maxping · Jan 28, 2007, 13:46:54

Ive always been a AMD fanboy but having just unloaded a X700 on Eba i will not be going back to ATI i had nothing but trouble with their drivers and ended up using Omega drivers.
Now a Nvidia fanboy.

Nerval · Jan 28, 2007, 13:53:54

Yes, AMD and NVIDIA here all the way.

Lance · Jan 28, 2007, 15:07:10

It has to be Intel and Nvidia for me!

Nerval · Jan 28, 2007, 15:13:21

well ur half right lance

ou7shined · Jan 28, 2007, 15:16:06

Well Lance, one of us us right.

ou7shined · Jan 28, 2007, 15:16:55

You're too fast Nerv.

Rik · Jan 28, 2007, 15:35:13

That's what his wife says.

Rik · Jan 28, 2007, 15:35:46

Quote from: lance on Jan 28, 2007, 15:07:10
It has to be Intel and Nvidia for me!

Actually, I think that should be Intel and Matrox!

ou7shined · Jan 28, 2007, 15:38:55

Who wins? You decide.

Rik · Jan 28, 2007, 15:45:18

You haven't got Matrox there, so I can't vote.

Nerval · Jan 28, 2007, 16:22:25

I've been prescribed Matrox by my doctor, but it wasn't strong enough to keep me on topic.

Rik · Jan 28, 2007, 16:26:51

Perhaps you weren't taking it as directed?