I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...

IP addresses are like opinions… everyone has one. But not every IP address is created equal. Some IP addresses are dynamic, which means they automatically change, based on router settings. Also: ...

We have a static IP from One NZ, and use our own route (D-Link COVR-X1870), on a fibre conx. Previously, our static IP was automatically assigned; we could use default DHCP settings in the modem, and ...

So we just moved to CenturyLink to hopefully save some money and get a faster connection, but when I ordered the service, I requested a Static IP and that the modem be set up in Bridging mode as I ...

Does a static IP address make file transfers go faster than using DHCP IP addresses? No, Dr. Internet says. Did you really mean to say, in an earlier column, that using a static IP address will make ...

It is possible for hackers to trick you by using IP snooping, but you can get protection with a Dynamic IP address or a Static IP address. The question is, which one is better? This is not an easy ...

Every device on the internet is identified by an IP address, which your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns to your home network. This is essentially your "address" online, and ISPs assign these ...