[wellylug] DynDNs

[Mark Foster]

Thanks Daniel.  Those are relatively new plans, and it seems that Xtra are
slowly 'getting it' with regard to cost:benefit. It used to be $25/month or
something ridiculous.   Also worth noting that you'll payt $10/mo for your
static if you don't keep all your calling plans (tolls etc) with Telecom.

However from a service perspective I would definitely not recommend Xtra as
your ISP. 

I do happen to know that ICONZ charge $5/month. Details at
http://www.iconz.net/internet/adsl-broadband

Orcon as already noted don't 'officially' do static IP's but in theory your
IP is 'almost' static.


The advantage of Static IP's is the ability to get forward/reverse DNS
configured to your particular needs, and to not rely on a
low-ttl-sometimes-shonky DynDNS service.  Though it's 'usually' fine it is
another layer of external dependency. For home use, or small business use,
DynDNS is usually OK, but in the order of $5/month if this is budgetable, a
real static IP is much better.

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 3:21 p.m.
To: Wellington Linux Users Group
Subject: Re: [wellylug] DynDNs

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

<quote>
Static IP Address for your Xtra Broadband account


Static IP addresses are available on all Xtra Broadband plans. A Static IP
address provides a wide range of benefits for your business including giving
you the ability to host your own web site.

Static IP's on the Xtra Broadband Pro, Pro Advanced and Pro Ultra plans are
available at no additional cost to your monthly plan charge.

Static IP's on the Xtra Broadband Basic, Go, Go Express, Explorer and
Adventure plans are available for an additional monthly fee (on top of your
monthly plan charge) of $17.78 (excl. GST). 

To request a static IP for your Xtra Broadband account please call 0800
738 738 or order online.
</quote>


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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