What is a static IP and why would I want one?
Static IP is a numeric, fixed Internet Protocol address on the Internet. It does not change when you log onto your Cox Business Services account. A Static IP makes it easier for you to be found on the Internet should you want to host am email, FTP or web server, or any other application requiring a static Internet address. Additionally, Static IP’s may be needed for some virtual private networking.
A static IP address assigned to you home PC would enable you to access your PC from a remote computer as if you were working directly from it. Windows has a “Remote Desktop” feature built into their XP operating system for this purpose. What is Broadband? Broadband comes from the words “broad bandwidth.” Bandwidth typically refers to how fast data flows through the path that it travels to your computer; it’s usually measured in kilobits, megabits or gigabits per second. The greater the bandwidth, the greater the amount of data that can travel in a given time period. Now let’s take a look at Burlington’s “broadband” competition and their technology, the cable and DSL modems: Cable modem (Adelphia) refers to the type of broadband connection that brings information to homes and businesses over ordinary television cable lines. DSL (Verizon), or Digital Subscriber Line, refers to the type of broadband connection that brings information to homes and businesses over ordinary copper telephone
