[PLUG] Comcast: Static IP

[robbert at vafam.com]

Just so you know, Comcast.net prohibits the running of servers on its network.  If you say this is your parent's service, perhaps you should consult with them first before you risk having their service cut off.  

>From it's acceptable use policy under the section of prohibited activity:

(xiv) run programs, equipment, or servers from the Premises that provide network content or any other services to anyone outside of your Premises LAN (Local Area Network), also commonly referred to as public services or servers. Examples of prohibited services and servers include, but are not limited to, e-mail, Web hosting, file sharing, and proxy services and servers; 

Robbert

You Wrote:
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What does ntpd do? I would go install it now, but my IP changed and I am not at 
home right now. My IP has been having LOTS of traffic, but still changes. Lots 
as in a few GB per day, and constantly. I am going to go with DynDNS.org.

--
Roman Robinson
sigma_x at comcast.net
> On Mon, 7 Jul 2003, Jon Ladwig wrote:
> 
> > My experience with attbi was that the dynamic ip did not change. I
> > had the same ip for a year; it even followed when I moved a short
> > distance.
> >
> > I expect comcast to be the same. The ip should only change if
> > - comcast changes something backstage (rare/unlikely)
> > - you allow the dhcp lease to expire
> > - you connect with a different machine (MAC address)
> 
> This has been my experience as well. I use zoneedit.com to maintain my
> DNS records, and I've had to update my IP address very few (3, perhaps
> 4) times in the last three years.
> 
> If you're concerned about it, try running ntpd or something on one of
> your machines. That'll generate enough network traffic to convice the
> comcast network that your interface is in use. (Of course, you ought
> to be running ntpd anyway. :-)
> 
> --Paul Heinlein <heinlein at madboa.com>
> 
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