Now we will discuss how to make a floating IP. This abbreviation comes from the phrase Internet Protocol and refers to the personalized address of a computer connected to a local network or the Internet. Most often, this parameter is permanent and is assigned by the network administrator. However, in certain situations, the question "how to make a floating IP (dynamic)" arises. This is the task we will try to solve today.
Instruction manual
First of all, we turn to the provider. We are assigned a floating IP address. After receiving, when connecting a PC to the Network, you can use it for one session.
No direct appeal
If you do not want to negotiate with the provider, but you need to resolve the issue of how to make a floating IP, request it automatically using the "Control Panel" and the "Network Connections" section. Next, select "Internet Protocol" in the list, and then click "Properties". Check the box next to the option to automatically obtain an IP address. Use the common DHCP network settings protocol and make a request to get the servers available to you. The source IP address is as follows: "0.0.0.0". Next, fill in the fields in the messages with certain parameters. You will need to specify the unique and hardware address of the computer, as well as the last known IP. You will receive a response from the server. It will indicate the new address, as well as other parameters.
Domain Name System
In the next step, we need to register on the DNS server based on the selected address. This can be done through a customized interface using the data received. We go to the No-IP resource. Click on the picture, specify the email address. This starts the registration. A confirmation email will arrive. Next, download the Updater application from the website, which provides automatic updating of the DNS server. Install the program. The "Dynamic DNS" icon will appear in the Start menu. Click on this shortcut with the right mouse button, then go to "Configure". After updating, the program sets the IP address. It should be noted that the floating version does not allow using the computer as a web server. However, it is possible to receive information from the Network in automatic mode, as it is updated in real time.
Features of work
You should also discuss the possibility of changing the IP address. When you have a floating option, you can reconnect to the Network, but if you have not yet been assigned a dynamic connection, the procedure will be different. To clarify which IP address you currently have, you can use the 2IP service.
Go to the main page of the site. There is a personal IP address that is currently active. In addition, here you can find information about the browser and provider. Next, you need to disconnect the Internet connection. We turn off all the windows. In the lower right corner near the clock, click on the monitors icon. In the menu that opens, click the "Disconnect" or "Disconnect" button. After that, the icon will disappear, and with it the connection. If you initially could not find the image of monitors or antennas, start the Start menu. Select “Connections”, and then ask the “Show All” system. A window opens in which you need to select the active connection. Right-click on it and select “Disconnect” or “Disconnect”. If you are using Windows 7, the required monitor will be grayed out around the clock. You should select a connection and then click on the “Disconnect” function. Finally, activate the Network again. That's all. Now you know how to make a floating IP and work with it.