What is a static IP?
Just as each building on a street has an address, so does each
computer on the Internet. This "address scheme" allows you to
distinguish between every computer on the Internet. For example, you may
have come across a number in association with Internet lingo such as
"198.69.121.3" or something similar. This is an Internet
Protocol (IP) address.
When I call CityStar® via modem, do I have an IP address?
Yes, You do. However, what is important to note here is that, unless
you have purchased what's called a "static IP address," your
IP address is DIFFERENT every time you call one of our access numbers.
Your IP address is assigned to you when you connect for that session,
and then will change the next time you connect to CityStar.
What will a static IP address do for me?
The only reason you would need a static IP address is if you wish to
turn your computer into some sort of server, or if you want the
convenience of knowing that every time you connect to your ISP, you're
going to use the same IP address. A static IP address would allow you to
give out one address to everyone, and they could then use that address
to connect to your server while you were connected to your ISP.
Other examples of uses include using a static IP address in
conjunction with an email server, a WWW server, or playing a multiuser
game with others on the Internet.
I'm Interested. What are the fees and what is included?
Since there are many more users than there are static IP addresses
available, there is an additional charge of $10 per month + $20.00 setup
fee for this service.
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