> At 7:37 AM +0800 19/6/02, Pontifex Family wrote: >> >> >> 8.4.25 The IP remains until >> the next time the computer and modem is (are?)switched off. IP's can only be >> reallocated on new connections and iiNet is not liable for any data >> intrusions while You maintain an active session. iiNet recommends You >> routinely reboot Your modem and computer. > > so if you never turn off your modem, you will have a static IP?
With ADSL you will only generally have a static IP if you don¹t reset the modem. There is a remote chance you will get the same one when you restart. >> 8.4.26 The Bliink home accounts are not suitable for hosting externally >> accessible servers and the following ports are blocked for incoming >> connections: Port 80 (WWW), Port 25 (SMTP), Port 139 (NetBEUI and IPX/SPX), >> Port 443 (HTTPS) and Port 0. Other ports may be blocked without notice if >> this is deemed necessary for security or network management reasons. > > is this a modem set up thing which may be altered with software (not > that one would ever do that) or is it a thing at iinet's end? > what is the significance of this for such things as sharing (legal) > mp3s, ftp server etc? Dosent look like they have blocked Hotline (5500) or Limewire (6346). >> For those looking to save money, note that iiNet's hardware prices for >> modems (eg Dlink 300), combined modem/routers (Dlink 504) or filters needed >> on each wall outlet for use with other telephone equipment have a >> significant premium (40 - 80%), compared to that from other computer >> peripheral retailers. > > iinet mentions that these modems and routers are 'set up ' for iinet, > how does one do this - is it very hard, would you be asking for > trouble by buying the modems from another reatiler?
