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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.''