Static or Dynamic IP address Question

[MacRumoron]

Well, I was wondering if i have a static or dynamic ip address.... how can i tell which one i have lol? and yes I know the difference between the two.

Thanks.

 

[grapes911]

I don't think there is any easy way to tell other than recording your IP address every day and checking for any changes. Many times if you have a dynamic IP, just by unplugging the modem, you'll get a new IP.

General rules, but definitely not guarantees:
If you have dial-up or DSL then you probably have a dynamic IP.
If you have cable then you probably have a static IP.
Fiber and LAN connections can go either way.


EDIT: Have you thought about asking your ISP?

 

[SmurfBoxMasta]

Well, I was wondering if i have a static or dynamic ip address.... how can i tell which one i have lol? and yes I know the difference between the two.

Thanks.

While connected to the net, go to: System prefs >> Network pane >> Show built-in ethernet.....

If you have the option pulldown for "Configure IPv4: Using DHCP" and a radio button to the right that says "renew DHCP Lease" then you have a dynamic IP.

BTW...DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Also if your ISP charges between $30 & $75 per month for access, then you most likely have a dynamic IP. Most ISP's charge way more than that for a static IP.......

 

[SmurfBoxMasta]

If you have cable then you probably have a static IP.

uummm....I have cable (RR) and my IP is dynamic

 

[grapes911]

While connected to the net, go to: System prefs >> Network pane >> Show built-in ethernet.....

If you have the option pulldown for "Configure IPv4: Using DHCP" and a radio button to the right that says "renew DHCP Lease" then you have a dynamic IP.

This will not work if you have a router in your home that assigns IPs.


Also, an ISP can use DHCP to assign IPs, but always assign the same IP to the same person. In effect, you have a static IP.

uummm....I have cable (RR) and my IP is dynamic

If you fully read my post, you would have seen that I explicitly said, "General rules, but definitely not guarantees".

 

[realityisterror]

What's the original poster's ISP?
It shouldn't be too difficult to find on their website, unless of course another user has the same service...