Its kinda strange

scobywhru · Jun 4, 2003, 01:40 AM

I have a dynamic IP address but since I made a NAT/File Server/Firewall and haven't had to restart or shut it down in 2-3 weeks My IP hasn't changed and its just kind of unerving from when I was disconnected all the time with my USB DSL modem, Since replaced by Cable. It takes away that safe feeling I had with a dynamic IP that even if someone broke in they wouldn't know what my IP was day to day

Just wondering what other people have set up for there networks/Internet access

ToshiroOC · Jun 4, 2003, 02:12 AM

Network with Broadband - I dislike having the same IP over and over, but I've never really had a security concern with my current network setup (firewalls galore, and apples on all the connections but for my comp, to boot), and I've never had a need to get rid of my current IP

scobywhru · Jun 4, 2003, 02:16 AM

Yeah, actually I was thinking of leasing an IP from my ISP so I could have a static one for differnet projects, VPN and maybe a website or FTP server for when I am out and about and need to get something, but then security is a concern again, really still new to making sure everything is locked down so no one can take advantage of me and my server, and Until I get a DVD-Burner I can't backup all my stuff on it

Falstaff · Jun 4, 2003, 02:47 AM

I live in the center of an area that was sidestepped by technology, very retro sixties apartment living, hell I don't even have cable and the trains rumble by every morning shaking my current phone connections even with the signal amplifiers. I am lucky if can stay online for more than a few hours, For those of you with DSL and Cable ready addresses you are on a different planet than I am.....sniff...

**Roadee** · Jun 4, 2003, 03:30 AM

I feel for you FJ........I live out in the middle of "bum-phuckt-egypt" as well.......no cable and no DSL.....56k would kick me off all the time........I finally had to force myself into the 21st century.......I have Sat TV and 2-way Sat broadband. I can't play Quake III online, but C&C General's I have no problem with at all, and the download rate is faster than any of the people I know that have Cable and DSL up here in the Great White North. Security isn't really an issue, I use firewall's and the connection is also protected at the Sat level. A few times a month someone is able to make it past the Sat protection, but my firewall stops them cold. I monitor the connection traffic carefully, just in case.

Cheers!!

Falstaff · Jun 4, 2003, 03:40 AM

WiFi hasn't caught on here yet, but we have Cheyenne mountian, Peterson AFB, The Air Force Academy, Fort Carson and Falcon Air Station, you'd think that we would have the resources to make something happen here, but I am in techno hell. so many companies competeing for business you'd think it would be better, I have to use the broadband in my clinic's basement where I make orthotics to get around at a faster speed, I wonder how many other people use their interenet at work....at least it is firewalled

WyreTheWolf · Jun 4, 2003, 03:42 AM

Right now I have a static IP on a 1MB/128KB cable connection... Modem -> LINUX box -> firewall/router -> 2 current systems. Pretty safe, and secure ... I am looking forward to the new DSL service provider that will be coming in soon ... 6Mb/1Mb connections will be available in my area soon... Just have to make it fit into the budget some how

**Roadee** · Jun 4, 2003, 03:52 AM

Wyre.........I know what you mean about the "budget" part. I can upgrade my DirecWay 2-way service to as many down streams as I like from the Satellite, but it isn't cheap. To double my bandwidth right now and get the static IP, it would cost about $100 a month, but it is hard to justify the cost when I don't do MAJOR downloading that often, and I am usually limited by who it is I am connecting to as it is now. Wish they would string the Fiber Optics over this way, the main line is about 1/4 mile away, but they aren't planning on splitting it until close to 2005.

MikeDaMan · Jun 4, 2003, 04:19 AM

Shi*t I voted for the wrong one. I voted Broadband standalone but I have a Broadband with network. Well now you know.

Rayder · Jun 4, 2003, 04:33 AM

Broadband with network. Currently have 6 PC's hooked up. 2 are being setup for family, 4 of our own. wOOt.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 4, 2003, 04:50 AM

internet--[]--cablemodem--[]--router with built in firewall-[]-NETWORK-[]-all PC's with two seperate firewalls running and setup so they can not see each other even if someone got in... i had some try

then i back hack them, trace back thier packets, get thier info, send logs when report it to thier isp

otherwise i just as well nuke them

merry · Jun 4, 2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by fallang_jeff
I wonder how many other people use their interenet at work....at least it is firewalled

I'm one. I could get 56k @home, but besides poor quality service, the phone bills would kill me (actually my girlfriend would kill me when she'd see the phone bills). There are many "cable" companies... all bad and extremely expensive. So...

Jun 4, 2003, 01:40 AM	#1
scobywhru DriverHeaven Senile Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Penthouse Basement Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0	Its kinda strange I have a dynamic IP address but since I made a NAT/File Server/Firewall and haven't had to restart or shut it down in 2-3 weeks My IP hasn't changed and its just kind of unerving from when I was disconnected all the time with my USB DSL modem, Since replaced by Cable. It takes away that safe feeling I had with a dynamic IP that even if someone broke in they wouldn't know what my IP was day to day Just wondering what other people have set up for there networks/Internet access __________________

Jun 4, 2003, 02:12 AM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Network with Broadband - I dislike having the same IP over and over, but I've never really had a security concern with my current network setup (firewalls galore, and apples on all the connections but for my comp, to boot), and I've never had a need to get rid of my current IP __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jun 4, 2003, 02:16 AM	Thread Starter #3
scobywhru DriverHeaven Senile Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Penthouse Basement Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, actually I was thinking of leasing an IP from my ISP so I could have a static one for differnet projects, VPN and maybe a website or FTP server for when I am out and about and need to get something, but then security is a concern again, really still new to making sure everything is locked down so no one can take advantage of me and my server, and Until I get a DVD-Burner I can't backup all my stuff on it __________________

Jun 4, 2003, 02:47 AM	#4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	I am at the mercy of my address I live in the center of an area that was sidestepped by technology, very retro sixties apartment living, hell I don't even have cable and the trains rumble by every morning shaking my current phone connections even with the signal amplifiers. I am lucky if can stay online for more than a few hours, For those of you with DSL and Cable ready addresses you are on a different planet than I am.....sniff... __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 4, 2003, 03:30 AM	#5
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	I feel for you FJ........I live out in the middle of "bum-phuckt-egypt" as well.......no cable and no DSL.....56k would kick me off all the time........I finally had to force myself into the 21st century.......I have Sat TV and 2-way Sat broadband. I can't play Quake III online, but C&C General's I have no problem with at all, and the download rate is faster than any of the people I know that have Cable and DSL up here in the Great White North. Security isn't really an issue, I use firewall's and the connection is also protected at the Sat level. A few times a month someone is able to make it past the Sat protection, but my firewall stops them cold. I monitor the connection traffic carefully, just in case. Cheers!! __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Jun 4, 2003, 03:40 AM	#6
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Thats a bloody good idea.. WiFi hasn't caught on here yet, but we have Cheyenne mountian, Peterson AFB, The Air Force Academy, Fort Carson and Falcon Air Station, you'd think that we would have the resources to make something happen here, but I am in techno hell. so many companies competeing for business you'd think it would be better, I have to use the broadband in my clinic's basement where I make orthotics to get around at a faster speed, I wonder how many other people use their interenet at work....at least it is firewalled __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 4, 2003, 03:42 AM	#7
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	Right now I have a static IP on a 1MB/128KB cable connection... Modem -> LINUX box -> firewall/router -> 2 current systems. Pretty safe, and secure ... I am looking forward to the new DSL service provider that will be coming in soon ... 6Mb/1Mb connections will be available in my area soon... Just have to make it fit into the budget some how

Jun 4, 2003, 03:52 AM	#8
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	Wyre.........I know what you mean about the "budget" part. I can upgrade my DirecWay 2-way service to as many down streams as I like from the Satellite, but it isn't cheap. To double my bandwidth right now and get the static IP, it would cost about $100 a month, but it is hard to justify the cost when I don't do MAJOR downloading that often, and I am usually limited by who it is I am connecting to as it is now. Wish they would string the Fiber Optics over this way, the main line is about 1/4 mile away, but they aren't planning on splitting it until close to 2005. __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Jun 4, 2003, 04:19 AM	#9
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	Shi*t I voted for the wrong one. I voted Broadband standalone but I have a Broadband with network. Well now you know. __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP

Jun 4, 2003, 04:33 AM	#10
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,161 Rep Power: 73	Broadband with network. Currently have 6 PC's hooked up. 2 are being setup for family, 4 of our own. wOOt.

Jun 4, 2003, 04:50 AM	#11
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	internet--[]--cablemodem--[]--router with built in firewall-[]-NETWORK-[]-all PC's with two seperate firewalls running and setup so they can not see each other even if someone got in... i had some try then i back hack them, trace back thier packets, get thier info, send logs when report it to thier isp otherwise i just as well nuke them __________________