multiple ip address

[g7pkf]

anyone got a link to pricing etc.


being thick cant find it on website

[Sebby]

I don't think it says anywhere, though someone might know. Your best bet would be to send IDNet an email, especially as they reply so quickly.

[g7pkf]

Just got this back

Hi Dean,

1 Usable Static IP Address /32         £0.00/month    £0.00/month
2 Usable Static IP Addresses /30         £4.26/month    £5.01/month
6 Usable Static IP Addresses /29         £8.51/month    £10.00/month
14 Usable Static IP Addresses /28         £POA    £POA


The charges for additional IP's are not shown on the website but refer the customer to us for further information.

Kind regards,


NOT good run it past my boss whos reaction was go back to newnet as they give them free in the package and were cheaper than idnet. 

I only need 2 BUT only use 5Gb of my allowance (i am on home supermax) i have this package due to the higher upload speed (for personal reasons-also why i moved to idnet) so looks like i gotta start looking around again....bug**r.

Im happy with Idnet but £40 a month for 5Gb usage 800K up and 2 ip addresses is a bit steep, and i can understand why my boss won't wear it.

and yes for testing reasons i need 2 static ip's, virtual stuff just won't hack it.

looks like ive got a busy afternoon looking at isp's....didnt think i would be doing that so soon.

and i have looked at another phone line and there is no spare capacity on /in my road/circuit and it would cost a fortune to get another line put in the house..not the standard £130ish charge.

Dean G7PKF

[Rik]

But aside from all that, everything's OK, Dean?

[Sebby]

That's a shame, Dean. Have you looked at Tiscali?

[g7pkf]

But aside from all that, everything's OK, Dean?

yes ill ignore sebby's comment (they don't do multiple ip's afaik)

anyways im staying your not getting rid that easy....

[Simon]

Don't worry, we wouldn't let you go that easily! 

[g7pkf]

Don't worry, we wouldn't let you go that easily! 

thats what the wife said 

time to start a new thread 

how to set up multiple ip's on a 2700...(joking think ive figured it)

I could not understand why an isp (like newnet) (is the swear filter working Rik) gives out multiple ip addresses free? most people only use 1.

I like my Boss-he's gone on holiday.

[Simon]

I don't quite get it either, Dean, but I am sure someone will explain.  Many ISPs also give the option of a dynamic IP, which IDNet don't.

[Adam]

I don't quite get it either, Dean, but I am sure someone will explain.  Many ISPs also give the option of a dynamic IP, which IDNet don't.

A range of IPs is not usually required as most consumer routers use and support NAT, some previously or currently business oriented ISPs may give out multiple IPs free as businesses tend to need multiple static IPs.

As for dynamic IP allocation, it can be done for various reasons. An ISP may use dynamic allocation so that they can oversell their IP address pools, for example they can have 1000 customers but only 800 IPs, which works fine so long as everyone doesn't connect at once. They may also dynamically assign IPs as a security measure, as the IP will change regularly it's hard to consistently attack one network or person. There are various benefits to dynamic allocation and also benefits to static allocation, though I personally prefer my IP to remain the same.

[Edit: Correction.]

[Simon]

As for dynamic IP allocation, it can be done for various reasons. An ISP may use dynamic allocation so that they can oversell their IP address pools, for example they have have 1000 customers but only 800 IPs, which works fine so long as everyone doesn't connect at once.

That's interesting, I'd never thought of it like that.  Another brownie point for IDNet, in that case. 

They may also dynamically assign IPs as a security measure, as the IP will change regularly it's hard to consistently attack one network or person. There are various benefits to dynamic allocation and also benefits to static allocation, though I personally prefer my IP to remain the same.

Indeed, especially if you could end up with an IP that had previously been used for dubious purposes, albeit temporarily.   

[Rik]

Previously, I've always had a dynamic IPA, and it was noticeable that some of them came under significant 'attack' from port scans. By comparison, my IDNet IPA is pretty much untroubled.

[Simon]

Come to think of it, me too, Rik.