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What is a static IP address?

A static IP address is fixed and does not change. They are used to identify semi-permanent devices with constant IP addresses. A static IP address is used by servers.

The static IP addresses can be configured directly on the device or as part of a central DHCP configuration which associates the device's MAC address with a static address.

A static IP address is a number that is assigned to a computer by an Internet service provider (ISP) to be its permanent address on the Internet.

It would be simple if every computer that connects to the Internet could have its own static IP number, but when the Internet was first conceived, the architects didn't foresee the need for an unlimited number of IP addresses. Consequently, there are not enough IP numbers to go around.

A Static IP address is where a computer uses the same address every time a user logs on to a network, such as the Internet. With a static IP address, a computer's identity can be easily identified by others, and users can easily connect with it. That way, for example, a website, email server, or other type of server connection can be hosted.

Many people want to have a static IP address.

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