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Upload speed and static IP
Would it be possible to achieve faster upload speeds? I am currently getting around 30mbps upload. Every once and awhile I will setup a server for my friends and I to play on and it would be nice to have a higher upload. And my second question would be could I get a static external IP? I have a camera system I put up and like to access it from outside my local network but every once and a while it will change. Then I am no longer able to see the cameras on my phone and have to reconfigure my app to the new IP. Thanks for any input!
AllenP
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Unless you can subscribe to the gigablast plan in your area, 30Mbps up is about the max.
You can only get a fixed ip with a business plan. All residential plans use dhcp and dynamic addresses. You can, however, subscribe to a dynamic DNS service like noip or dyndns. Most routers have the built-in ability to automatically keep the dynamic DNS server up-to-date and some router manufactures offer a free ddns account. I use a free Netgear ddns name to access my security cameras from the outside. Been doing this for over 4 years now and never had a problem.
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Tecknowhelp
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Until DOCSIS 3.1, 30Mbps is going to be your cap on any cable ISP. If you need more, then try Gigablast or some kind of fiber.
As for static IP, +1 need Business account. DDNS is the way to go if you are trying to save money.
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