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turtleattacks

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#282663 4-Mar-2021 20:12

Hi guys,

Spark has managed to sell/migrate my parent's ADSL connection to a wireless broadband connection.

I'm looking to get a VPN for them so their Apple TV can view content from a different locale.

Can someone please advise if their wireless (4G) connection would run on Static or Dynamic IP?

If it's dynamic, can I safely assume that if they switch off the router/modem when then it's not in use, would it cycle to be a different IP address upon restart?

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#2667906 4-Mar-2021 20:14

CG-NAT, i.e., no public IP.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-grade_NAT

Spark Max Fibre using Mikrotik CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+, CRS125-24G-1S, Unifi UAP, U6-Pro, UAP-AC-M-Pro, Apple TV 4K (2022), Apple TV 4K (2017), iPad Air 1st gen, iPad Air 4th gen, iPhone 13, SkyNZ3151 (the white box). If it doesn't move then it's data cabled.

hio77

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#2667912 4-Mar-2021 20:19

you can pay for a static ip.

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turtleattacks

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#2667913 4-Mar-2021 20:20

hio77:

you can pay for a static ip.

Yes, thanks - I'm with another provider now that has an option for Static. It's like $10 or something on top.

I'll look into this for them.

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gajan

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#2667914 4-Mar-2021 20:21

Apply here for static:

https://www.spark.co.nz/forms/broadband-static-ip-request/

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nztim

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#2667931 4-Mar-2021 20:37

CG-NAT so static looks to be the go - Probably forced you to wireless due to NEAX shutdown

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turtleattacks

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#2667932 4-Mar-2021 20:39

nztim: CG-NAT so static looks to be the go - Probably forced you to wireless due to NEAX shutdown

I tried to talk them into getting Fibre (for free) but they were not keen. :/

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