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At 08:29 PM 12/9/99 , Sigstroker@xxxxxxx wrote:
>In a message dated 12/9/99 2:48:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>jstratmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > Someone stated that when you have Cable Modem or DSL connection you always
> > have the SAME IP address. This isn't entirely true (not to step on
> > anyone's toes here). But most Modems (of any type) use a Dynamic IP
> > address - meaning your IP address is actually leased for a certain period
>of
> > time then later, you get a new one. In my area, I have to pay an extra
> > charge to get a "STATIC IP" address - so my IP address is ALWAYS the same
> > when I logon.
>
>Yes it IS true. Because with a cable modem or DSL you never "logon". You are
>logged on when it's installed and you don't log off.
>
>Black Ice is said to have a pretty good firewall for DSL users.
Not true. With dynamic IP's, even though your IP may not change for a very
long time, there are any number of events that may cause it to change.
That's why people who need a guaranteed static IP are charged for one by
many ISP's.
Allan
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