just want to ask about static IP?

Question

i heard that using static IP will somehow make your internet connection faster.
how does it work? how does it differs from "obtaining your IP automatically"
i need simple answer for this one
thanks.

Answer 1

the initial connection to the router MIGHT be faster by a second or two because their may not be a need to do DHCP.

But the overall internet speed will be unaffected.



Static IP are ip address that do not change. They are mainly for when connecting to certain network services, such as network servers and network printers.

Answer 2

Using a static IP doesn't increase the speed of your connection, it just makes it slightly faster to initiate the connection because instead of the DHCP server looking up and negotiating a free IP address, the static address is set before hand and doesn't change and doesn't need to be negotiated.



If you have a static IP from your Internet Service Provider it could mean that the DHCP server just assigns you the same IP address every time you connect, it doesn't necessarily mean that you set the IP address on the client machine, although that is typically what happens on a local network.



The main advantage of a static IP is that you can run a server from your connection without having to worry about the IP address changing which would require an update to the DNS records. The disadvantage of a static IP is that your surfing habits are more easily traceable by others over a long period of time because you will always use the same IP rather than cycling though various IPs over time.

Answer 3

Yes, your connection will be faster but not the connection speed.



When you have a dynamic IP (not static) your pc uses a DHCP protocol to ask the server for an IP. This takes time, but once you have that IP, you are connected and the job is done. Usually this is so fast you don't even know it is there.



A static IP jumps that step because "that" IP is already yours to use.



The advantages from a static IP from a Dynamic is for instance if you are running a server. Some services (like online gaming) take advantage of a static IP because players can get back using the same address. If the IP changes, players loose the server. This is if the game is IP oriented, some games are not.



Another advantage has to do with cluttered networks. If you have a static IP, it's like having a reserved spot inside a garage. Even if full, that space is free for you.



Now, as for connection speed, it's the same unless there is something else on the game, like a contract clause or something.

Answer 4

Whether your IP is static or dynamic has NO affect on the speed of the connection.



Now, what can change is whether certain things are blocked, and what packages are available to you from your ISP. For example, I have two fiber optic lines in my building... One of them has a static IP, the other is a cheaper dynamic service. The static IP has no issues with anything, while the dynamic IP has a few ports blocked: outbound 25, inbound 80, and some RTP traffic doesn't work well. The average user wouldn't notice anything though. As for speeds, we are both getting exactly what we are supposed to... actually, we're both a bit higher than we should be.