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To: N3WBI3
I would think the main reason for a dynamic IP is to increase the number of available connections. Don't they use address translation, and wouldn't this hide the PCs IP from outsiders? I suppose this depends on the type of service.
199 posted on 02/26/2004 1:57:56 PM PST by js1138
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To: js1138
Most do not use NAT, Comcast (largest provider) give a direct IP address..
200 posted on 02/26/2004 2:40:03 PM PST by N3WBI3
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