Re: [PLUG] Re: DSL she no go...

["Michael C. Toren" <mct@toren.net>]

On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 02:53:38PM -0500, Doug Crompton wrote:
> Question... They assigned me an IP address. It will always be the same BUT
> it will be DHCP assigned and linked to the MAC address. Technically this
> is not the same as a static IP but functionally it should be the same?????

Yes, functionally it will be the same.  For an explanation of why DHCP is
necessary despite the fact that they guarantee you'll be assigned the same
IP address each time, please see the following threads in the list archives:

   http://lists.netisland.net/archives/plug/plug-2003-12/threads.html#00156
   http://lists.netisland.net/archives/plug/plug-2003-12/threads.html#00164

In short:  A request mechanism is required between you and DCAnet in order
to detect when Verizon shifts things around without notice, which in turn
changes the network interface on the DCAnet side you show up on.

Thanks,
-mct

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