A dynamic address such as is offered by a DSL circuit is sufficient. But you really can't use one that changes on a random basis. In general, dynamic addresses don't change on a regular basis, once you get it, you keep it. But there are a couple of vendors who WILL change the IP address periodically.
IF the IP address changes, the D-STAR services must be restarted to allow for the new address to be registered. Once the registration has occurred, it will take up to about 2 hours before the system will be allowed to connect to other systems. What is important is that the D-STAR ports must be allowed to be routed to your local router and then to the server. Some ISPs may block inbound connects and that is not suitable. Dynamic DNS isn't really required for D-STAR operation, but it does tend to be required to allow you to remotely manage the system. It is also required if you are going to allow your users to register themselves on the registration site or to access the repeater status page. There is more information for new repeater administrators at http://www.dstarinfo.com/repeaters/Builders/New_Repeater.html Ed WA4YIH From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kipton Moravec Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:59 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Static v/s Dynamic Internet Line We have some confusion about the Internet connection for the D-STAR repeater. We are putting in a UHF and 1.2 GHz Voice/Data and Data repeater. Do we have to have a static IP line, or is a dynamic IP address with dynamic DNS mapping? Different people are telling me different things. I can not get a consensus. Kip -- Kipton Moravec AE5IB .- . ..... .. -... ============================================== Four Way Test Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? - Herbert J Taylor (1932) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
