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IP Address Types

IP Address
An IP (Internet Protocol) is an address assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP) and is used to give your computer or other device access to the Internet.  There are two types of IP addresses: static and dynamic.

Static IP Address
A Static IP address is a numeric address that is a permanent address on the Internet, which uniquely identifies your business and is always dedicated with the same computer.

Typical needs for a Static IP address are:

• Hosting your Web site (providing your own server), e-mail or FTP service
• Allowing employees remote access through a virtual private network (VPN)
• Connecting multiple office locations or LANs

Static IP is not needed if you only:

• Browse the Internet
• Send and receive e-mail via an offsite server (the normal method)
• Download or upload files

Dynamic IP Address
A Dynamic IP address is a numeric address used to identify your business on the Internet but changes each time you access the Internet.

Typical uses for a Dynamic IP address are:

• Browse the Internet
• Send and receive e-mail via an offsite server (the normal method)
• Download or upload files

Dynamic IP will not meet your needs if you:

• Host your Web site (providing your own server), e-mail or FTP service
• Allow employees remote access through a virtual private network (VPN)
• Connect multiple office locations or LANs