Darth Viscera
Oct 28th, 2002, 07:40:32 AM
I figured I should post this subject in the gaming forum because if I have a 384kbps upload, then i'll be able to use my server box in the other room for dedicated BF1942 hosting or whatnot.
Anyhow, I finally found an ISP (Covad (http://www.covad.com)) which will give me an ADSL 1.5mbps down/384kbps up connection for a reasonable price ($69.95/month), instead of my current Comcast Cable 1.5mbps down/128kbps up for $44.99/month. This isn't Florida, and $69.95/month is a good price for that speed, considering all the other guys are offering it for $94.99/month (I know, I've checked-extensively.
I'm stumped, however, on the IP configuration of the service I want. Here's my options:
_________
Static IP with NAT (253 private IPs)
Network Address Translation (NAT) is an Internet Standard that allows your local network to use private IP addresses that are not publicized on the Internet.
Using NAT, Covad includes in your service a mix of static and dynamic addresses, for a total available pool of 253 IP's.
This is the most flexible solution for small business users, and is highly recommended unless you are using one of the following:
VPN, firewall, or similar security measure
Video conferencing
Multiple hosted servers of the same type (e.g. 2 email or 2 web servers)
Applications such as PC Anywhere that require outside connections to the LAN
__________
Numbered Block of IPs
Total Usable IP Addresses:
5 IPs - $0 setup / $10 monthly
DHCP Allocation: You can select either static or dynamic IP addresses out of the total above. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows IP addressing information to be dynamically assigned by a server to clients (PCs or other devices) on an as-needed basis. IP addresses for your network are stored in a pool of available IP addresses, which are allocated when a computer on the network boots up. The DHCP server functionality is built into the router which comes with your broadband service.
Out of your Total IP Allocation, please enter the number of addresses that you would like in your DHCP pool.
DHCP Pool Size:
(there is a box here where you enter your DHCP pool size)
____________________
Now, I want to know if I can get the Static IP with NAT, because it's cheaper, whereas Numbered Block would jump the price up to $79.95/month. I have a 4-port D-Link router, which I've been using to split the cable connection to WALTER1, WALTER2 (Server box/Misc use), WALTER3 (1997 macintosh good for nothing POS) and DIVX (DivX box/dedicated multimedia output). What worries me is this line:
This is the most flexible solution for small business users, and is highly recommended unless you are using one of the following:
VPN, firewall, or similar security measure
Video conferencing
Multiple hosted servers of the same type (e.g. 2 email or 2 web servers)
Applications such as PC Anywhere that require outside connections to the LAN
Now, would the router counteract these apparent limitations in the Static IP with NAT package? Whenever I need to open up a new port for file sharing, remote assistance, audio conversations, etc I just go into my router setup and it works straightaway.
Can I safely get the $69.95/month package?
P.S.-My neighbor had DSL for a few weeks, and dumped it because he said he was getting static or hissing or something on his phone line whenever he was using the DSL connection. Is this common?
Thanks guys, hope I can get that fancy new connection soon, it'll definitely make file sharing/game hosting practical. FINALLY. :)
Anyhow, I finally found an ISP (Covad (http://www.covad.com)) which will give me an ADSL 1.5mbps down/384kbps up connection for a reasonable price ($69.95/month), instead of my current Comcast Cable 1.5mbps down/128kbps up for $44.99/month. This isn't Florida, and $69.95/month is a good price for that speed, considering all the other guys are offering it for $94.99/month (I know, I've checked-extensively.
I'm stumped, however, on the IP configuration of the service I want. Here's my options:
_________
Static IP with NAT (253 private IPs)
Network Address Translation (NAT) is an Internet Standard that allows your local network to use private IP addresses that are not publicized on the Internet.
Using NAT, Covad includes in your service a mix of static and dynamic addresses, for a total available pool of 253 IP's.
This is the most flexible solution for small business users, and is highly recommended unless you are using one of the following:
VPN, firewall, or similar security measure
Video conferencing
Multiple hosted servers of the same type (e.g. 2 email or 2 web servers)
Applications such as PC Anywhere that require outside connections to the LAN
__________
Numbered Block of IPs
Total Usable IP Addresses:
5 IPs - $0 setup / $10 monthly
DHCP Allocation: You can select either static or dynamic IP addresses out of the total above. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows IP addressing information to be dynamically assigned by a server to clients (PCs or other devices) on an as-needed basis. IP addresses for your network are stored in a pool of available IP addresses, which are allocated when a computer on the network boots up. The DHCP server functionality is built into the router which comes with your broadband service.
Out of your Total IP Allocation, please enter the number of addresses that you would like in your DHCP pool.
DHCP Pool Size:
(there is a box here where you enter your DHCP pool size)
____________________
Now, I want to know if I can get the Static IP with NAT, because it's cheaper, whereas Numbered Block would jump the price up to $79.95/month. I have a 4-port D-Link router, which I've been using to split the cable connection to WALTER1, WALTER2 (Server box/Misc use), WALTER3 (1997 macintosh good for nothing POS) and DIVX (DivX box/dedicated multimedia output). What worries me is this line:
This is the most flexible solution for small business users, and is highly recommended unless you are using one of the following:
VPN, firewall, or similar security measure
Video conferencing
Multiple hosted servers of the same type (e.g. 2 email or 2 web servers)
Applications such as PC Anywhere that require outside connections to the LAN
Now, would the router counteract these apparent limitations in the Static IP with NAT package? Whenever I need to open up a new port for file sharing, remote assistance, audio conversations, etc I just go into my router setup and it works straightaway.
Can I safely get the $69.95/month package?
P.S.-My neighbor had DSL for a few weeks, and dumped it because he said he was getting static or hissing or something on his phone line whenever he was using the DSL connection. Is this common?
Thanks guys, hope I can get that fancy new connection soon, it'll definitely make file sharing/game hosting practical. FINALLY. :)