I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...

In most situations, an internet service provider (ISP) assigns a single external IP address to a customer. That address can be dynamic, in that it changes based on the needs of the ISP, or static, ...

I appreciate there isn't a one size fits all answer to this, but if you're in an environment with multiple switches/VLANs/firewalls etc. what is usually the point at which you go from entering static ...

Default routes tell routers and switches where to go to if they don’t have a specified route in their routing table. David Davis reviews the basics of default routes, explains how to configure a ...

Service providers and network professionals working with IP networks agree that Border Gateway Protocol is one of the most complex and difficult-to-configure internet protocols. However, its emphasis ...

Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and ...

When you need a Linux system to have a static IP address rather than one that is set dynamically by DHCP, all that's required is some configuration changes and a restart. Follow these steps to make ...