An IP address is a way for every device on a network to be seen. Without IP addresses, it would be impossible for those devices to be located. Think of your computer's IP address like your house's ...

Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and ...

Most internet users don't think twice about their IP address, but for anyone hosting servers or accessing devices remotely, choosing between dynamic DNS and static IP is crucial for both cost and ...

- Different notebooks, iPads, and smartphones (connected via Wifi). So, should I manually assign IP addresses to some of the devices? And why? Or should I just let my router assign a static/reserved ...

I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...