| Does LCBroadband use Network Address
Translation (NAT)? |
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The USB products (Home
500 and Biz 500 USB) do not use NAT. The default for
business (Ethernet) products is NAT. As an added-cost
option you can now chose an Ethernet product with No-Nat
option, which also includes 5 or 13 static (public)
IP addresses. Please note that at present, this options
are only available to new orders. |
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| What IP addressing do I get?
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LCBroadband customers are
dynamically allocated a single public IP address (on
Home 500, Biz 500 and Biz 500 USB products) or a number
of private IP addresses (Business range). As an added-cost
feature, Biz 500 and Biz 500 USB customers can opt for
a single static (and public) IP address, and Business
customers can opt for 5 or 13 static (and public) IP
addresses. At present, this is only available to new
orders. |
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| Do the business products use Network
Address Translation (NAT)?
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Yes. NAT is the standard
provision on business products. We have now launched
a No-NAT options for all business (ethernet) products.
Please note this is only available on NEW orders. For
further details on NAT see question 'What is NAT'. |
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| What is Network Address Translation
(NAT)? |
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NAT is an acronym for Network
Address Translation. It operates as a solution to having
multiple, global IP addresses. Network Address Translation
has the benefit of increased security on your network.
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| When will Static IP be offered?
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Static IP addresses are
available for the Biz 500, Biz 500 USB
(1 static IP address) and all Business Plus (5 or 13
static IP addresses) products.
Please note this is only available to NEW orders.
We plan to offer static IP option on the Home 500 USB
in the near future. |
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| Can I have a static IP address
with USB products (home 500 and Biz 500 USB)?
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Biz 500 USB customers can
opt for a static IP address.
Please note that at present, this is only available
to new orders.
We plan to offer static IP option on the Home 500 product
in the near future. |
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| How do I set up my PC(s) to have
a fixed IP Address? |
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For Router users
The instructions will be supplied with the router.
Assigning a static ip address in win95/98
for your USB modem
1. Double click on my computer on your desktop
2. Double left click on dial-up networking
3. Right click on your adsl dial-up icon
4. and left click on properties on the drop down box
5. click on the servers tab
6. Now click on the tcp/ip settings button
7. Click on the radio box, specify an ip_address
8. Enter your static ip address in the spaces provide
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| What IP Addresses should I use
if I have a Static IP product? |
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On activation of your
service you will be provided with all details regarding
your IP address. |
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| How do I find out my IP address?
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To find out your IP address,
run "winipcfg" using the command funtion in
Windows (if using Win2000, type "ipconfig").
Your current IP address will be displayed - please note
this only remains consistent for customers with the
Static IP option. |
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| Can I use my own IP Address?
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No, you are only able to
use the IP address provided as part of your product
package. |
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