IP address

[ckmk47]

Will different optimum or cablewifi hotspots have different IP addresses ? (If I'm connected through my account)

Each machine has a different IP.

[TimT]

Each machine has a different IP.

So optimum wiring on 2 different blocks would be 2 different machines ?

[ckmk47]

So optimum wiring on 2 different blocks would be 2 different machines ?

I think so.

[notanonymous]

So optimum wiring on 2 different blocks would be 2 different machines ?

It is according to the modem/router.  Two modems = two IPs.

[TimT]

It is according to the modem/router.  Two modems = two IPs.

What does that mean for outdoor hotspots ?

[notanonymous]

What does that mean for outdoor hotspots ?

I apologize, I did not thoroughly read the post.

From a technical standpoint, I would assume each hotspot "zone" would have its own IP.

[TimT]

Thanks

[notanonymous]

Thanks

OT, this is interesting.  I just found out about it:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-11/comcast-is-turning-homes-into-public-wi-fi-hotspots

[popcorn1508]

OT, this is interesting.  I just found out about it:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-11/comcast-is-turning-homes-into-public-wi-fi-hotspots

optimum is doing the same

[churnbabychurn]

Just to reiterate here, the external IP address is from the modem. Not the router.

[notanonymous]

Just to reiterate here, the external IP address is from the modem. Not the router.

Although, of course technically correct; today, many modems come built-in with the router, so for a non-techie the term modem/router becomes interchangeable.

[TimT]

OT, this is interesting.  I just found out about it:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-11/comcast-is-turning-homes-into-public-wi-fi-hotspots

Any idea if it would slow down the subscriber's connection, having 3 people sitting outside using the same connection ?

[notanonymous]

Any idea if it would slow down the subscriber's connection, having 3 people sitting outside using the same connection ?

From the article:

Many Comcast customers might bristle at the idea of letting other people use their broadband connections, even if their traffic is kept separate and their own connections are secure

Depends how they define "traffic".  The technology is definitely there that it should not affect their bandwith.  I cannot imagine customers would put up with it, if their speeds were affected by outside use.

[TimT]

From the article:Depends how they define "traffic".  The technology is definitely there that it should not affect their bandwith.  I cannot imagine customers would put up with it, if their speeds were affected by outside use.

I could totally see optimum doing that. & when people complain they'll say " well for another $4.95 a month you could get etc."

[shulemw]

can anyone recommend a good VPN service from experience using it
thanks

[notanonymous]

can anyone recommend a good VPN service from experience using it
thanks

Whar are you trying to accomplish?  Just to get a virtual IP, or do you have an actual use?

[edjack]

Vyper VPN

[real-brisker]

Whar are you trying to accomplish?  Just to get a virtual IP, or do you have an actual use?

I have actual use, whatwould be good for BB

[ilherman]

Whar are you trying to accomplish?  Just to get a virtual IP, or do you have an actual use?

I have a actual use. How about this one http://www.hidemyass.com/vpn/ is it as easy as it sounds? I get a new IP add with a click of the mouse?

[notanonymous]

I have a actual use. How about this one http://www.hidemyass.com/vpn/ is it as easy as it sounds? I get a new IP add with a click of the mouse?

Yes.