All you folk that are blessed with static IP addys from you ISP need not
respond. I already envy you. Here owning a static IP addy is $16/mo. I
know there is no free lunch, but still......... :)
So, I use Dynamic DHCP with my ISP (BellSouth). It works, but from time to
time they (BellSouth or ATT) rotate me to an IP addy that appears to me to
be completely dead. No browse, no email, no nothing other than "ping." Is
this to be expected, or, am I just dealing with two massive IT departments
(networks) trying to fully converge on each other?
The good news is that my router gives me a /Connect/ button and a
/Disconnect/ button. With these I can most always get a new Internet IP
addy that is alive. Odd to me, because my upstream "gateway" address never
seems to change. So far, so good.
And the router has /on-demand/ and /always on/ selections also. Just now I
am using the /on-demand/ setting. I figure that if I am not using the
internet there is no need to allow the internet a connection to my
LAN. Yes, I do still own a tiny tin hat! LOL!
Your thoughts, suggestions and comments are welcome.
Best,
Duncan
