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MovedGoalPosts · 13-10-2011, 18:31

Most IP's are issued dynamically, rather than static.

Dynamic IPs can change. Most are issued for a set period of time, or lease. Dependent on the network configuration that lease can change. If the device remains connected the lease is usually renewed and will retain the same IP. If the device is disconnected and the lease expires then on next connection it might get the same, or a different lease. Dial up type connections inevitably saw many users using similar IPs as those only maintain a connection or lease for the duration of a call. If a lease has expired it can be issued to another device.

13-10-2011, 18:31	#6
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Dispute over IP address with VOIP service Most IP's are issued dynamically, rather than static. Dynamic IPs can change. Most are issued for a set period of time, or lease. Dependent on the network configuration that lease can change. If the device remains connected the lease is usually renewed and will retain the same IP. If the device is disconnected and the lease expires then on next connection it might get the same, or a different lease. Dial up type connections inevitably saw many users using similar IPs as those only maintain a connection or lease for the duration of a call. If a lease has expired it can be issued to another device.