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Private and Public IP Addresses (view source)
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'''What are the advantages of a static IP and what are its disadvantages?'''
'''What are the advantages of a static IP and what are its disadvantages?'''
''Advantages:
''Advantages:''
Convenient remote access – When you remotely connect to a router you need not worry about the changes in the IP address.
''Convenient remote access – When you remotely connect to a router you need not worry about the changes in the IP address.''
Static IP addresses are more stable for Internet use since they never change. In cases of a dynamic IP address, the Internet service provider may automatically change the address on a regular basis, as frequently as every few hours. This can cause a lapse in the connection.''
''Static IP addresses are more stable for Internet use since they never change. In cases of a dynamic IP address, the Internet service provider may automatically change the address on a regular basis, as frequently as every few hours. This can cause a lapse in the connection.''
''Disadvantages:
''Disadvantages:''
Security – Static IP Address could be a security risk as the IP address is constant. There is a greater chance of hacking.''
''Security – Static IP Address could be a security risk as the IP address is constant. There is a greater chance of hacking.''