How To Get a Static IP?

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If you want a static IP address, you're looking at spending over $100 per year for the privilege. However there is an alternative, and it's free!

Uses for a Static IP Address

There are two types of static IP address – the type you use within a local network, and the type you use on the web. Typically a static IP address might be setup for use on the web if you wanted to host an online game such as Counter-Strike but there are other reasons for this too, such as serving web pages from your computer.

Obtaining a web-facing static IP address can be difficult, and depends on the rules and regulations of your ISP (Internet service provider) not to mention a fee for setting it up.  more...