question about static ip address

sparkler · Feb 26, 2011, 23:55:12

hi im thinking about moving to idnet from talktalk after they halved my upload speed so im waiting to hear from idnet if i can get back up to 700-800 range anyways i was wondering if they also do dynamic and how much do extra static ip addresses cost

Simon · Feb 27, 2011, 00:00:56

Can't help with the technical stuff, sorry, but

I don't think they offer dynamic IPs, though.

Lance · Feb 27, 2011, 00:17:16

Hi and welcome to the forum. IDNet issue a static ip address as standard and as far as I know don't offer dynamic addresses.

sparkler · Feb 27, 2011, 01:00:24

thxs and damn i won't beable to hope from one ip address to another to avoid access restrictions anymore but file sharing my linux iso should be easier

pctech · Feb 27, 2011, 10:25:52

Why would you need to circumvent access restrictions?

Rik · Feb 27, 2011, 10:45:20

Welcome to the forum, Sparkler.

As has been said, all IDNet IP addresses are static, so you'd have to use a proxy to achieve your aims.

Ray · Feb 27, 2011, 11:02:27

SSK · Feb 27, 2011, 11:34:27

Quote from: pctech on Feb 27, 2011, 10:25:52
Why would you need to circumvent access restrictions?

I'm only guessing here, but it may be related to the fact that some download sites (rapidshare?) restrict access to people who are not paying-members. They do allow people acessing for free but they have to wait for a set amount of time (1 hour?) before they can do another download. Maybe if you can swap your IP address you get the server to accept you as a different non-paying-member, so you can download another file without waiting whatever time is set.

Sean

Adam · Feb 27, 2011, 12:23:00

Quote from: sparkler on Feb 27, 2011, 01:00:24
thxs and damn i won't beable to hope from one ip address to another to avoid access restrictions anymore but file sharing my linux iso should be easier

Most places have fairly long leases on dynamic addresses, usually around 24 to 72 hours, so even with a dynamic IP address getting around IP based access restrictions is limited. There are other options though like a proxy or VPN.

sparkler · Feb 27, 2011, 16:15:38

Quote from: SSK on Feb 27, 2011, 11:34:27
I'm only guessing here, but it may be related to the fact that some download sites (rapidshare?) restrict access to people who are not paying-members. They do allow people acessing for free but they have to wait for a set amount of time (1 hour?) before they can do another download. Maybe if you can swap your IP address you get the server to accept you as a different non-paying-member, so you can download another file without waiting whatever time is set.

Sean

yep also some video sites as well don't like why people use them when there are less annoying download sites available

Quote from: Adam on Feb 27, 2011, 12:23:00
Most places have fairly long leases on dynamic addresses, usually around 24 to 72 hours, so even with a dynamic IP address getting around IP based access restrictions is limited. There are other options though like a proxy or VPN.

i can swap my ip in seconds just by pressing apply on the basic settings screen and reconnecting i was also able to do it with bt when i was with them and using vista by disrupting my connection between my pc and router then performing a diagnostic on local network connection and choosing the get new ip address option

Adam · Feb 27, 2011, 21:26:53

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i can swap my ip in seconds just by pressing apply on the basic settings screen and reconnecting i was also able to do it with bt when i was with them and using vista by disrupting my connection between my pc and router then performing a diagnostic on local network connection and choosing the get new ip address option

Some larger ISPs do assign a different IP on each reconnect. It depends entirely on the DHCP setup within each ISP.

sparkler · Feb 28, 2011, 17:19:25

QuoteBy completing this order you are agreeing to switch your calls back to BT.

this is what you get for terminating caller features so my switch over might be delayed as although the indian person on the phone said im not getting transferred i don't trust them

Rik · Feb 28, 2011, 17:39:14

Move your landline to IDNet and cancel from there. You'll save money too.

sparkler · Feb 28, 2011, 17:45:38

im waiting on my mac code from talktalk at the moment before i can switch

Rik · Feb 28, 2011, 17:54:21

Shouldn't take more than five working days.

sparkler · Mar 04, 2011, 06:51:10

day 4 today and still no mac and there slower than bt as i got my mac from them quickly other people have had problems with them so i might have to mention that i might have to talk to ofcom and just incase they be a pain in the ass and disconnect me i got idnet phone number saved on my pc

Adam · Mar 04, 2011, 07:55:45

If you are on TalkTalk LLU then you don't need a MAC to move to IDNet (or any BT based supplier). As far as I am aware TalkTalk only offer broadband on their LLU network, so you shouldn't need a MAC.

zappaDPJ · Mar 04, 2011, 08:02:41

In addition to that, since 2007 it's been a compulsory requirement that ISPs provide you with a MAC within five working days so they are sailing close to the wind regardless.

sparkler · Mar 04, 2011, 08:03:24

i was with tiscali before they got taken over by talktalk and needed a mac to join them so i presume i need to get one from talktalk as i never got a letter saying they were moving me to LLU and i don't think llandrindod wells is LLU enabled

Adam · Mar 04, 2011, 08:17:53

If you try your number in the BT wholesale checker (linked below) it should tell you if you are LLU or not. If you are on LLU the number won't be found in the BT database.

http://www.btwholesale.com/includes/adsl/main.html

sparkler · Mar 04, 2011, 08:34:52

BT Wholesale
THE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY CHECKER

For Telephone Number on Exchange LLANDRINDOD WELLS

Your exchange is ADSL enabled, and our initial test on your line indicates that your line should be able to have an ADSL broadband service that provides a fixed line speed up to 2Mbps.

Our test also indicates that your line currently supports an estimated ADSL Max broadband line speed of 7.5Mbps; typically the line speed would range between 6.5Mbps and 8Mbps.

The actual stable line speed supportable will be determined during the first 10 days of use. This speed may change over time, to ensure line stability is maintained.

If you decide to place an order, a further test will be performed to confirm if your line is suitable for the service you wish to purchase.

Thank you for your interest.

Please note that postcode and address check results are indicative only. Most accurate results can be obtained from a telephone number check.

Note: If you already have a Broadband service enabled on this line and you want to switch service providers, you will need to contact both your current provider and your new provider to get your service changed over new and existing service provider to have this service transferred.

Steve · Mar 04, 2011, 08:54:37

As far as I am aware whether your on LLU or BT ,IDnet will accept a MAC from TalkTalk and as previously mentioned they have five days to comply with a request otherwise Ofcom should be involved/mentioned

Adam · Mar 04, 2011, 08:54:59

That confirms you are on a BT based service and will require a MAC to migrate. I would email or call TalkTalk and push them on the matter as they are obliged to provide the MAC and there is nothing stopping them from doing so.

Adam · Mar 04, 2011, 08:57:56

Quote from: Steve on Mar 04, 2011, 08:54:37
As far as I am aware whether your on LLU or BT ,IDnet will accept a MAC from TalkTalk

TalkTalk uses full MPF LLU which is not supported under the MAC system. Only partial LLU and BT wholesale based services use the MAC system.

sparkler · Mar 04, 2011, 09:46:36

well i messaged them again and screenshot it after submitting it