In order to identify the different devices that are members of a private or public network, the protocol that corresponds to the TCP / IP model is used , is what we commonly call identification by IP address.
As we will explain later, there are dynamic IPs that regularly change numbers and fixed IPs that are the opposite case, since they keep the number during all connections that are perform. Having an Internet protocol assigned to a device has important advantages that we will also analyze in this post.
In addition, we will show you all the data you need to consider in order to access a static IP, configured from our network router. If you need to have more information about which operators provide this service , don’t miss this article.
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What is the use of associating a static IP to a computer from the router? Advantages
As we said, there are two kinds of IP addresses. The public one, which is granted by our Internet operator , which can be dynamic or fixed. This will depend on the service we hire, since if we want to pay a few euros more we can have an IP of this class.
The second classification we have is the private IP , it is generated by our router and is used in the home or internal network we have in our home or in the company.
When we browse the Internet, we do not use the private IP but the public one, which is the one assigned to us by the provider and is used to identify us on the web.
The private IP serves to have knowledge of each of the devices that are part of the network, according to a correlative number that the router delivers through the DHCP service . These are numbers that have a range assigned by default. It also handles the subnet mask, default gateway and DNS.
Therefore, these numbers can change every time we connect to the private network , thus obtaining a private IP, but at the same time dynamic. This happens because we will not always have the same number assigned by DHCP.
The important thing about this function is that there will never be two members of the network with the same address because serious conflicts would arise between them .
If we need to have a stable or fixed IP number, we will have to configure the router in the DHCP section, but we will see this topic later.
Now, we will analyze all the advantages we achieve when we set the private IP of our computer through the router configuration.
The benefits are:
Traffic control of a device
When we have a fixed IP in a private network, we can control the data transit that device will have to which the Internet Protocol address belongs. In this way we will deliver certain privileges or benefits to the devices that we consider necessary.
Stable connections
Thanks to the possibility of associating a static IP of a computer , we can obtain more stable Internet connections and with less latency, because that way we assign special privileges to those devices, leaving aside those that do not interest us. Therefore, bandwidth splits more efficiently.
Exclusive IP address
Once we have configured a fixed IP address to a particular device, it will have the exclusivity of always using the same IP , thus generating benefits that they are granted for their rank within our interest.
We avoid in this way that there are limitations for those computers in which you must have the possibility of accessing different Internet sites limiting others.
Higher connection speed
By having a fixed IP assigned, we can grant you a better transmission of data packets , as well as for downloading and uploading them to the different devices that are part of the network.
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Fixed IP on game consoles
It is ideal for those people who like online video games , since by assigning a fixed IP to the console we are giving exclusive benefits, with which we can play with a connection to the Internet server much more stable yet reliable.
Steps to establish a fixed IP to your computer from the WiFi router
We have the possibility to configure our computer or any mobile device belonging to the private network with a fixed IP and we can do it through our router.
The steps we will need to follow to perform this configuration are as follows:
- Press “Windows + R” .
- We write the command chosencmd†.
- It will appear a command line window in DOS, where we will write representedipconfig/all•.
- Show a line with different results. Among others, the IP address, subnet mask, DNS server and MAC address (it can also appear as a physical address). This last number is the one that interests us to be able to configure the fixed IP in our router, therefore, we copy it.
- We enter the router interface and look for the “Network” section .
- We click on accounLANLAN.
- Select the option “DHCP Binding” .
- Enter the MAC address in each of the six enabled boxes,
- Next, enter the corresponding IP.
- Click on “Add” .
Is it possible to contract a static IP with my operator? Which do they do and how much does it cost?
As we have previously mentioned, telephone service operators provide us with this service at an additional cost in the rates we have contracted.
It is necessary to clarify that, as the telecommunications market is constantly changing, there are OMV companies and they can also provide this service temporarily , which we will dedicate to the main providers only.
These operators are:
Vodafone
When we need to hire for our company a unique identification that allows us to raise our level of security in Internet connections, we can hire this operator for around € 15 per month, which does not include VAT .
Thanks to this service we have the possibility of obtaining access to external video surveillance services, as well as we can remotely control different applications.
Orange
We will agree to hire the fixed address service, by calling Customer Service at number 1470 and if we want a service for Company Customer we will call 1471 .
These phones will inform us about the cost of the service with which we can have the same IP number, as long as we have contracted a fiber optic Internet or ADSL rate and that they are compatible with a stable address.
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MoreMobile
Hiring a fiber optic rate of 300 Mbps or ADSL up to 20 Mbps , we can have free IP addressing. For more information we have to call 1496 for free and we will be attended by the commercial representatives of this operator.