What are the benefits of a fixed IP address?

March 24, 2021

If you work with a VPN connection, it can be useful to have a fixed or static IP address. In principle, if you work with VPN, you can choose from a number of servers to use as a proxy. This way you enjoy better security and you can bypass blockages, but a static IP can also have advantages.

What is that actually a fixed IP address?

A fixed or static IP address is a proxy server that remains linked to your IP address in one location. That way you can always access your files from location (with the necessary tools), and you limit a lot of authentication and traffic problems. After all, roaming or free (dynamic) addresses will have to be shared with different users, which makes surfing less secure and these change daily / weekly, making setting up a fixed connection a little more difficult. In addition, certain websites and services can also block them, which is tricky to say the least.

Why do you choose a static IP address?

There are a number of advantages to working with a fixed IP address. We have already listed a few important ones:

● You enjoy better protection against network security problems on home networks. Not unimportant now that we have all started working from home.

● Name resolution in Wide Area Networks (WANs) is supported, allowing devices to be used reliably.

● Static IP addresses on your home network prevent IP address conflicts.

● More accurate geolocation is possible.

● Usually the download and upload speeds are slightly better than with dynamic IPs.

So are there no downsides to using a static IP address at all? In any case, they are limited. The configuration must be set manually, but in principle this can be done perfectly by yourself or the IT service. For large companies, it can involve some maintenance, but you can organize yourself perfectly. Specifically, you will also have to configure the router. You better do this carefully, otherwise conflicts between IP addresses may arise.

Netcom Solutions, your reliable partner.

At Netcom Solutions we are not only at home with the lowest telecom rates, we also play with networks and are happy to help you choose the configuration you need. By the way, we now also offer data cards for Machine-to-Machine communication, where fixed IP addresses do not form, in contrast to the traditional providers. Private VPN connections are also possible and many more IoT applications as well as 5G secured mobile data.

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Do you want tailor-made advice from our experts and advisers? Contact us today and we will be happy to review the data and telecom solutions tailored to your company. We have the right solution for every type of company.

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