When I opened the message, I found that Bill Hatcher had written:
> Most people have no need of a static IP and unless you are a heavy downloader,
> you don't need the additional download capacity (bigger FAP) afforded by the
> Pro
> plan.
Thanks, Bill.
What I upload/download is related to my eBay sales. Rarely,
though, do I upload more than 20-30 auctions at a time anymore.
Used to do 100 or so each day <smile>.
> In your particular configuration, unless you NEED a static IP for some reason,
> you are probably better off with a dynamic one.
I never have known the advantage of a Static IP.
> you will not need a router to network your and your wife's
> machines. Just plug the DW6000 (satellite modem) into a switch as well as the
> 2
> machines, and Voila! You are both on the internet via satellite with no other
> equipment. Assuming you have the desired file and print sharing set up already
> between the 2 machines, your network is complete.
Hmmmm! The DirecWay site said we would need additional
equipment.
And, BTW, every time we set up networking on our systems it
goes away! It'll work for a bit (file sharing, etc, etc) and then we
can't "see" each other. Any ideas on that?
> With a dynamic IP from Direcway, the DW6000 handles routing and incoming
> firewall chores for you. Still a good idea to use a software FW to keep any
> spyware from calling home and you not knowing it. I use the free version of
> Zone
> Alarm.
I have McAfee running.
> Once your Direcway system is active, you can set up your email accounts (up to
> 5); directions are available on your "My Direcway" page which you can access
> once your account is established. My 2 DW email accounts are checked every 10
> minutes along with half a dozen others but I prefer using email through my own
> domains for most purposes. For one thing, I have essentially unlimited
> addresses
> on my domains...
Actually, I still use my old garlic.com mail server, so I guess that
won't change.
> As to being unable to get a DW rep on the phone, Welcome To The Wonderful
> World
> of Off-Shore Support! Many users report being on hold for several HOURS on a
> "tech support" call. That is the reason many of us frequent the satellite
> forum
> on Broadband Reports to which I have previously referred you.
I wasn't put on hold! It rings off the hook and then I get a
message saying to "enter remote access code:. That's why I
figured it might be a snafu in their phone system.
Thanks again for your help, Bill. I'll check into the forum.
Regards,
Jim
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