Hi Guys,
My ISP provider is offering me an static IP address, is this something that I should go for…???..I’m really not sharp on all this networking, that’s why I’m asking,
I’m running 3 different servers, two on truenas scale and one Synology on DSM, plus different windows machines.
What would be good and no good by accepting this static IP address…??
BR
Dynamic DNS services let you skirt around the accessibility issues that used to cause nuisance for people wanting to host. So a static IP is not required for most purposes anymore.
If your dynamic option means CGNAT, then it’s a bit different, to be able to host on a CGNAT network, I believe the only option is to use a VPN of some sort.
Either way, DO NOT give your servers their own IP directly accessible from the Internet, your three servers are likely not hardened to resist the always ongoing and quite persistent attacks on any service one can scan for. This means that you should typically not connect your servers directly to the CPE, nor should you put it in a router assigned DMZ.
I will add that nowadays consider running your services through a VPN even if you get your own static or dynamic IP. If you instead choose to resort to simple port-forwarding in your router, spend extra time securing whatever services you choose to expose. (Extra time meaning even more time than you would spend if it was behind a VPN)
Hi neofusion,
Thanks for your quick answer.
I think I will just stay with my dynamic then.
Currently my setup is ISP modem in bridge mode, then to my router which then,
by dhcp goes to the different servers and things. In the router I have then locked the assigned ip on my devices. To get access from outside I’m started to use Tailscale, which I’m happy with so far.
