[wellylug] DynDNs

[Daniel Reurich]

From: http://www.xtra.co.nz/products/0,,13621,00.html

<quote>
Static IP Address for your Xtra Broadband account


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Static IP's on the Xtra Broadband Pro, Pro Advanced and Pro Ultra plans
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On Fri, 2010-06-25 at 14:59 +1200, Mark Foster wrote:
> No, Xtra charge (and it's fairly expensive) for Static IP on DSL.
> 
> The TCL Cable point was a fair one.  Most providers tag a small charge for
> Static IP service, and for the below DynDNS is adequate.
> 
> My Netgear has built in DynDNS (which I don't use - a friend does, and says
> it's fine, though).
> 
> Mark.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wellylug-bounces at lists.wellylug.org.nz
> [mailto:wellylug-bounces at lists.wellylug.org.nz] On Behalf Of Daniel Reurich
> Sent: Friday, 25 June 2010 2:16 p.m.
> To: e.chalaron at xtra.co.nz; Wellington Linux Users Group
> Subject: Re: [wellylug] DynDNs
> 
> Most ISP's will give a static ISP for $10 per month.
> 
> I believe Xtra does this for free if you ask for it and your not on the
> basic home user plan.  Have you asked them about the actual cost?
> 
> :D
> 
> On Fri, 2010-06-25 at 13:54 +1200, E Chalaron wrote:
> > Hi all
> > 
> > I am considering using a DynDNS to access my linux boxes at work from
> home.
> > Not that I need a reliable connection, just to check stuff from time 
> > to time; or restart a command line etc ...
> > A permanent IP would be ideal but I find it too expensive for the use 
> > I will have of it.
> > 
> > So first point : any service provider to rely on ?
> > second point : any router/ ADLS modem anyone can recommend ?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > E
> > 
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