On 2 Feb 2004 15:27:24 -0800, natwodHa@hotmail.com (natwad) wrote:

>I wish to turn my computer into a server, however, it is on a
>connection that uses dynamic IP addresses.
>
>Does anybody know if it will work to purchase an IP somewhere (anybody
>know were?) and have 2 IPs associated with this computer, the dynamic
>one use for connectivity and a static one for the server?
>
>If not, is there another way to make a server when one has a dynamic
>IP?
>
>Thanks
> natwad

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natwad wrote:
> I wish to turn my computer into a server, however, it is on a
> connection that uses dynamic IP addresses.
>
> Does anybody know if it will work to purchase an IP somewhere (anybody
> know were?) and have 2 IPs associated with this computer, the dynamic
> one use for connectivity and a static one for the server?
>
> If not, is there another way to make a server when one has a dynamic
> IP?
>
> Thanks
> natwad
You can use a dynamic DNS service. dyndns.org provides a free service
which works well. Some routers can be set to automatically update the IP
address on dyndns.org . Otherwise, there are programs you can run on
your computer which will update the IP address.

Note that most ISPs, when providing a dynamic IP address, do not allow
(in their contract) the use of servers. If you violate the terms of your
agreement with your ISP, you could be denied the services of that ISP.
Of course, your ISP may allow servers.