Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Grant Maw]

It's been a long time since I've been on Cable, but from memory this is
correct. You can (or used to be able to) pay a smidge extra for a static IP
though.

On 28 October 2015 at 16:11, Greg Keogh  wrote:

> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>
> *Greg K*
>

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Greg Keogh]

>
> It's been a long time since I've been on Cable, but from memory this is
> correct. You can (or used to be able to) pay a smidge extra for a static IP
> though.
>

I originally ordered "Static IP" as part of the bundle, but discovered to
today that it only exists for ADSL, not cable, and I'm not being charged
for it -- *Greg*

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[罗格雷格博士]

sorry DOCSIS 3 - I hate autocorrect

Regards

Greg

Dr Greg Low
SQL Down Under
+61 419201410
1300SQLSQL (1300775775)

> On 28 Oct 2015, at 6:17 PM, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
> 
> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a decent 
> modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge mode then 
> have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can get to our 
> NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it all to Azure 
> anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Greg
> 
> Dr Greg Low
> SQL Down Under
> +61 419201410
> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
> 
>> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>> 
>> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't 
>> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses. 
>> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server. 
>> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for 
>> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some 
>> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can 
>> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>> 
>> Greg K

[OT] Cable IP address

[Greg Keogh]

Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
"an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?

*Greg K*

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Stephen Price]

My Cable modem IP rarely changes. I don't rely on it being that way
anyway... Except for GetFlix, and there's an app that updates it in a
second. (on their end). But yeah, very rarely have I noticed it change, six
months or more maybe even a year.

On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 15:21 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:

> sorry DOCSIS 3 - I hate autocorrect
>
> Regards
>
> Greg
>
> Dr Greg Low
> SQL Down Under
> +61 419201410
> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>
> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 6:17 PM, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
> >
> > Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > Dr Greg Low
> > SQL Down Under
> > +61 419201410
> > 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
> >
> >> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
> >>
> >> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I
> haven't switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP
> addresses. I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my
> home server. Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is
> disconnected for "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period
> is days. Some people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in
> practise. Can anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
> >>
> >> Greg K
>

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[罗格雷格博士]

Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a decent 
modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge mode then have 
a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can get to our NAS 
through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it all to Azure anyway 
so hope soon to not care about local IP address.

Regards

Greg

Dr Greg Low
SQL Down Under
+61 419201410
1300SQLSQL (1300775775)

> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
> 
> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't 
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses. I 
> will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server. Web 
> searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for "an 
> extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some people 
> hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can anyone 
> confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
> 
> Greg K

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Greg Keogh]

Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.

I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
pretty blinking lights.

*GK*

On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:

> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>
> Regards
>
> Greg
>
> Dr Greg Low
> SQL Down Under
> +61 419201410
> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>
> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
> >
> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
> >
> > Greg K
>

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[William Luu]

You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that all 
your devices behind that.




It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.



—
Sent from Mailbox

On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:

> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
> pretty blinking lights.
> *GK*
> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
>> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
>> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
>> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
>> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>> SQL Down Under
>> +61 419201410
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>>
>> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>> >
>> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
>> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
>> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
>> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
>> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
>> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
>> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>> >
>> > Greg K
>>

RE: [OT] Cable IP address

[罗格雷格博士]

Have been thinking about getting one of the AC3200 boxes though.

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Greg Low (??)
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:52 PM
To: ozDotNet 
Subject: RE: [OT] Cable IP address

A Billion router

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of David Connors
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:13 PM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: Re: [OT] Cable IP address

What are you using for NAT?


On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士) 
> wrote:
We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes, use the 
supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of David Connors
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: Re: [OT] Cable IP address

Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the resigrade 
modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure out it would 
limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside of the NAT.

Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part load 
then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts or 
anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.

I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing the 
NAT - no dramas at all.

A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are people 
being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu 
> wrote:
You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that all 
your devices behind that.

It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.

—
Sent from Mailbox


On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh 
> wrote:
Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes at 
monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare then I 
can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually. I don't 
want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them about 10 years 
ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst thing is that it's just 
more stuff to manage and remember.

I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with 
pretty blinking lights.

GK

On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士) 
> wrote:
Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a decent 
modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge mode then have 
a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can get to our NAS 
through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it all to Azure anyway 
so hope soon to not care about local IP address.

Regards

Greg

Dr Greg Low
SQL Down Under
+61 419201410
1300SQLSQL (1300775775)

> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh 
> > wrote:
>
> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't 
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses. I 
> will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server. Web 
> searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for "an 
> extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some people 
> hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can anyone 
> confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>
> Greg K


--
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da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 
417 189 363
--
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da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 
417 189 363

RE: [OT] Cable IP address

[罗格雷格博士]

A Billion router

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of David Connors
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:13 PM
To: ozDotNet 
Subject: Re: [OT] Cable IP address

What are you using for NAT?


On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士) 
> wrote:
We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes, use the 
supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of David Connors
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: Re: [OT] Cable IP address

Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the resigrade 
modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure out it would 
limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside of the NAT.

Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part load 
then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts or 
anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.

I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing the 
NAT - no dramas at all.

A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are people 
being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu 
> wrote:
You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that all 
your devices behind that.

It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.

—
Sent from Mailbox


On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh 
> wrote:
Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes at 
monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare then I 
can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually. I don't 
want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them about 10 years 
ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst thing is that it's just 
more stuff to manage and remember.

I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with 
pretty blinking lights.

GK

On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士) 
> wrote:
Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a decent 
modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge mode then have 
a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can get to our NAS 
through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it all to Azure anyway 
so hope soon to not care about local IP address.

Regards

Greg

Dr Greg Low
SQL Down Under
+61 419201410
1300SQLSQL (1300775775)

> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh 
> > wrote:
>
> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't 
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses. I 
> will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server. Web 
> searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for "an 
> extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some people 
> hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can anyone 
> confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>
> Greg K


--
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da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 
417 189 363
--
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da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 
417 189 363

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Stephen Price]

That's the one I got.
I dare say I don't use all of its features but its pretty sweet. Like I
said, being able to monitor local devices down to an IP address has been
rather lacking for so many years. Finally someone does it out of the box.


On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 17:53 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:

> Have been thinking about getting one of the AC3200 boxes though.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Greg Low (??)
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:52 PM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* RE: [OT] Cable IP address
>
>
>
> A Billion router
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [
> mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com ] *On
> Behalf Of *David Connors
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:13 PM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>
>
>
> What are you using for NAT?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
> We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes,
> use the supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *David Connors
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>
>
>
> Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the
> resigrade modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure
> out it would limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside
> of the NAT.
>
>
>
> Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part
> load then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts
> or anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.
>
>
>
> I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing
> the NAT - no dramas at all.
>
>
>
> A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are
> people being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
>
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu  wrote:
>
> You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that
> all your devices behind that.
>
>
>
> It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.
>
>
> —
> Sent from Mailbox 
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>
> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>
>
>
> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
> pretty blinking lights.
>
>
>
> *GK*
>
>
>
> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>
> Regards
>
> Greg
>
> Dr Greg Low
> SQL Down Under
> +61 419201410
> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>
> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
> >
> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
> >
> > Greg K
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> David Connors
> da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363
>
> --
>
> David Connors
> da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | 

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Tom Rutter]

What do you use your home server for anyway?

On Wednesday, 28 October 2015, Greg Keogh  wrote:

> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>
> *Greg K*
>

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Stephen Price]

Yeah, self hosting is so 2002. Its all in the cloud now. ;)


On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 17:56 Stephen Price 
wrote:

> That's the one I got.
> I dare say I don't use all of its features but its pretty sweet. Like I
> said, being able to monitor local devices down to an IP address has been
> rather lacking for so many years. Finally someone does it out of the box.
>
>
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 17:53 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
>> Have been thinking about getting one of the AC3200 boxes though.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>>
>>
>>
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
>> fax
>>
>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Greg Low (??)
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:52 PM
>> *To:* ozDotNet 
>> *Subject:* RE: [OT] Cable IP address
>>
>>
>>
>> A Billion router
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>>
>>
>>
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
>> fax
>>
>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [
>> mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com ] *On
>> Behalf Of *David Connors
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 8:13 PM
>> *To:* ozDotNet 
>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>>
>>
>>
>> What are you using for NAT?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>>
>> We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes,
>> use the supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>>
>>
>>
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
>> fax
>>
>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *David Connors
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
>> *To:* ozDotNet 
>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>>
>>
>>
>> Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the
>> resigrade modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure
>> out it would limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside
>> of the NAT.
>>
>>
>>
>> Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would
>> part load then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into
>> hangouts or anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is
>> A-OK.
>>
>>
>>
>> I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router
>> doing the NAT - no dramas at all.
>>
>>
>>
>> A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are
>> people being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
>>
>> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu  wrote:
>>
>> You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that
>> all your devices behind that.
>>
>>
>>
>> It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.
>>
>>
>> —
>> Sent from Mailbox 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>>
>> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
>> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
>> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
>> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
>> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
>> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
>> pretty blinking lights.
>>
>>
>>
>> *GK*
>>
>>
>>
>> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>>
>> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
>> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
>> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
>> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
>> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>> SQL Down Under
>> +61 419201410
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>>
>> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>> >
>> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I
>> haven't switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP
>> addresses. I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my
>> home server. Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is
>> disconnected for "an extended period of time". Some hint that 

House batteries

[罗格雷格博士]

Hi Folks,

Has anyone ventured into house batteries as yet?

Just looking to build a new house and wondering about wiring it for DC as well 
as AC. Seems dumb to invert low voltage DC to AC, in many cases just to bring 
it back to low voltage DC with plug-packs all over the place.

Been wondering what sort of connectors will be common for household DC.

In our current place, we’ve got all the lights as LEDs anyway, so presume I’ll 
do the same in the new one: just have all lighting 12VDC. Then I presume I can 
rework car adapters, etc. for our laptops.

Obviously fridges, toaster, etc. are still pretty much an AC option today but 
I’m guessing more and more of those will end up with low voltage DC options one 
day too. (Might have to check out what the caravan people do. They must already 
do this stuff).

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Stuart Kinnear]

Is it Friday -

Renegade, host your own ?   Join the cloud, or Skynet now.

How far are we away from ?
"Skynet is a fictional conscious, gestalt, artificial general intelligence
(see also Superintelligence) system that features centrally in the
Terminator franchise and serves as the franchise's main antagonist."

- Stuart



On 28 October 2015 at 21:38, Greg Keogh  wrote:

> What do you use your home server for anyway?
>>
>
> One of my domains with SSL is for previewing and  distributing software,
> the others are personal or special hobby subjects. All of them could be
> hosted, but each year I look at the options and the price adds up and it's
> more management to remember. There's also the latency in updating bulk
> files to hosted sites (but now I have cable that could be a dead issue). I
> actually don't want to run my own server, but my great dream of moving
> everything to the cloud gets stopped by niggling problems. One day I'll get
> rid of most of my metal boxes I hope, as speed and convenience converge --
> *Greg*
>

Re: [OT] New laptop

[Tom Rutter]

Geez had a look and it gets expensive real quick

On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Stephen Price 
wrote:

> I've ordered mine. If the 1Tb version was available (no date on that has
> been released yet) I would have gotten that one. Shut up and take my money!
> Have disclosed said pre-order to my significant other, and I've
> successfully trained her to react with a simple eye roll. I'll likely "pay"
> for it later. :)
>
> It's a great feeling to not have to drool over Apple hardware and be
> embarrassed about being in the Microsoft camp.
> It would have been nice for the Surface Book to have come with Usb-C
> port(s) but given I don't actually yet have any devices, and how long it
> takes for devices to spring up, I can live with USB 3.0 for a while more.
>
> Exciting times!
>
> On Thu, 8 Oct 2015 at 08:49  wrote:
>
>> Yeah - looks pretty nice, 512GB / i7/ 16GB for $4,199 AUD
>>
>> Compared to similar spec Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (no touch/pen/etc)
>> $3,649.00 AUD (though I think the Lenovo is 5th Gen i7 not 6th Gen as in
>> Surface Book?)
>>
>> Jason Roberts
>> Journeyman Software Developer
>>
>> Twitter: @robertsjason
>> Blog: http://DontCodeTired.com
>> Pluralsight Courses: http://bit.ly/psjasonroberts
>>
>> ===
>> I welcome VSRE emails. Learn more at http://vsre.info/
>> ===
>>
>> *From:* DotNet Dude 
>> *Sent:* ‎Wednesday‎, ‎7‎ ‎October‎ ‎2015 ‎5‎:‎18‎ ‎PM
>> *To:* ozDotNet 
>>
>> In case anyone here hasn't heard yet and is interested the new Surface
>> Book will apparently be available in Oz on Nov 12th. Looks to be expensive
>> though
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM, DotNet Dude 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I also read somewhere next version of Surface Pro likely to be announced
>>> oct 6 so anyone interested may want to wait to see what happens there
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday, 24 September 2015, Ken Schaefer 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Microsoft are going to start offering Signature editions via their new
 stores in Aus (first one opening soon-ish in Sydney). They might offer the
 same online I guess, once the store opens.







 *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
 ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom Rutter
 *Sent:* Wednesday, 23 September 2015 3:57 PM
 *To:* ozDotNet 
 *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop



 Any things to look out for if I buy direct from US? I've always
 purchased locally



 On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Eddie de Bear (Gmail) <
 eddie.deb...@gmail.com> wrote:

 The Signature Editions are the exact same machines (HP, Lenovo, etc)
 BUT stripped bare of all the crapware.. From what I remember reading when
 Microsoft first started with them, it’s a clean windows install, with all
 the correct tweeks, drivers etc to get the most out of the hardware..



 Here is a link to their US store:
 http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/categoryID.69916600





 *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
 ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *mike smith
 *Sent:* Friday, 28 August 2015 2:11 PM
 *To:* ozDotNet 
 *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop



 On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM, Eddie de Bear (Gmail) <
 eddie.deb...@gmail.com> wrote:

 This is where Microsoft could really make a difference, if they would
 stop thinking about just the US and make the Signature Edition laptops/PCs
 available in Australia…



 Do they make them (or rebadge) ?  If the former, whose their
 manufacturer?





 *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
 ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Thomas Koster
 *Sent:* Friday, 28 August 2015 10:09 AM
 *To:* ozDotNet 
 *Subject:* Re: [OT] New laptop



 On 27 August 2015 at 19:28,  wrote:

 What’s peoples views on Lenovo ATM given there have been a few PR
 things happen in the last 12 months…? price v performance v reliability?



 Are you talking about Superfish?




 http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/02/lenovo-pcs-ship-with-man-in-the-middle-adware-that-breaks-https-connections/



 Consider how this could have happened and all the people who would have
 had to sign off on this. I'll let people make up their own minds about the
 competence and trustworthiness of Lenovo...



 --

 Thomas Koster







 --

 Meski

  http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[David Connors]

If you want a business service with dedi IPs etc, then don't buy a
resigrade service.

On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:10 Greg Keogh  wrote:

> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>
> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
> pretty blinking lights.
>
> *GK*
>
> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
>> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
>> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
>> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
>> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
>> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>> SQL Down Under
>> +61 419201410
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>>
>> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>> >
>> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I
>> haven't switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP
>> addresses. I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my
>> home server. Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is
>> disconnected for "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period
>> is days. Some people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in
>> practise. Can anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>> >
>> > Greg K
>>
>
> --
David Connors
da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[David Connors]

Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the
resigrade modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure
out it would limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside
of the NAT.

Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part
load then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts
or anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.

I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing
the NAT - no dramas at all.

A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are
people being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.

On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu  wrote:

> You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that
> all your devices behind that.
>
> It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.
>
> —
> Sent from Mailbox 
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>
>> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
>> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
>> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
>> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
>> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
>> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>>
>> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
>> pretty blinking lights.
>>
>> *GK*
>>
>> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>>
>>> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
>>> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
>>> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
>>> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
>>> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>> Dr Greg Low
>>> SQL Down Under
>>> +61 419201410
>>> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>>>
>>> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I
>>> haven't switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP
>>> addresses. I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my
>>> home server. Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is
>>> disconnected for "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period
>>> is days. Some people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in
>>> practise. Can anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>>> >
>>> > Greg K
>>>
>>
>>
> --
David Connors
da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363

RE: [OT] Cable IP address

[罗格雷格博士]

We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes, use the 
supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of David Connors
Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
To: ozDotNet 
Subject: Re: [OT] Cable IP address

Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the resigrade 
modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure out it would 
limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside of the NAT.

Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part load 
then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts or 
anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.

I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing the 
NAT - no dramas at all.

A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are people 
being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu 
> wrote:
You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that all 
your devices behind that.

It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.

—
Sent from Mailbox


On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh 
> wrote:
Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes at 
monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare then I 
can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually. I don't 
want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them about 10 years 
ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst thing is that it's just 
more stuff to manage and remember.

I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with 
pretty blinking lights.

GK

On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士) 
> wrote:
Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a decent 
modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge mode then have 
a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can get to our NAS 
through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it all to Azure anyway 
so hope soon to not care about local IP address.

Regards

Greg

Dr Greg Low
SQL Down Under
+61 419201410
1300SQLSQL (1300775775)

> On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh 
> > wrote:
>
> Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't 
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses. I 
> will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server. Web 
> searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for "an 
> extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some people 
> hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can anyone 
> confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>
> Greg K


--
David Connors
da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 
417 189 363

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[David Connors]

What are you using for NAT?


On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:

> We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes,
> use the supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *David Connors
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>
>
>
> Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the
> resigrade modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure
> out it would limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside
> of the NAT.
>
>
>
> Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would part
> load then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into hangouts
> or anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is A-OK.
>
>
>
> I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router doing
> the NAT - no dramas at all.
>
>
>
> A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are
> people being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
>
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu  wrote:
>
> You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that
> all your devices behind that.
>
>
>
> It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.
>
>
> —
> Sent from Mailbox 
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>
> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>
>
>
> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
> pretty blinking lights.
>
>
>
> *GK*
>
>
>
> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>
> Regards
>
> Greg
>
> Dr Greg Low
> SQL Down Under
> +61 419201410
> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>
> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
> >
> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I haven't
> switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP addresses.
> I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my home server.
> Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is disconnected for
> "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period is days. Some
> people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in practise. Can
> anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
> >
> > Greg K
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> David Connors
> da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363
>
-- 
David Connors
da...@connors.com | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363

Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Stephen Price]

I recently upgrade my router to an asus one and FINALLY a router that can
identify which device on my own network is using the bandwidths. The 2mbit
uplink gets hammered and stuffs up the gaming. Really happy with it and so
+1 for using tel$tra modem as a dumb bridge.
On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 5:13 PM, David Connors  wrote:

> What are you using for NAT?
>
>
> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00 Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>
>> We get around 110 Mb/sec down, and about 3 up. Not complaining but yes,
>> use the supplied Netgear box in bridge mode only.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>>
>>
>>
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913
>> fax
>>
>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:
>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *David Connors
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 October 2015 7:54 PM
>> *To:* ozDotNet 
>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Cable IP address
>>
>>
>>
>> Yeah +1 William.   I have an Optus 100/2 HFC service at home and the
>> resigrade modem they gave me was complete shit. As near as I could figure
>> out it would limit the number of allowed NAT entries per IP on the inside
>> of the NAT.
>>
>>
>>
>> Result was you would load Google maps on the Mac in 3D mode, it would
>> part load then that machine was essentially a brick ( can't sign into
>> hangouts or anything else ). Meanwhile everything else on the network is
>> A-OK.
>>
>>
>>
>> I put the modem into bridge mode and used a Cisco 1921 as the router
>> doing the NAT - no dramas at all.
>>
>>
>>
>> A lot of people malign HFC but I'm pretty sure most of the issues are
>> people being stuck on DOCSIS 1/2.0 modems or with otherwise shitty CPE.
>>
>> On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 18:32 William Luu  wrote:
>>
>> You can set that modem to bridge mode than then use another router that
>> all your devices behind that.
>>
>>
>>
>> It's an option if you want better wifi than from that Netgear modem.
>>
>>
>> —
>> Sent from Mailbox 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>>
>> Thanks folks, that help confirm the chat in the forums. If the IP changes
>> at monthly intervals, perhaps after a power failure or something else rare
>> then I can live with just updating my 6 DNS records at VentralIP manually.
>> I don't want to go back to using something like DynDns, as I used them
>> about 10 years ago and they went from free to $10/month, but the worst
>> thing is that it's just more *stuff* to manage and remember.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have no choice of modem, they gave me a "slab" Netgear Gateway Max with
>> pretty blinking lights.
>>
>>
>>
>> *GK*
>>
>>
>>
>> On 28 October 2015 at 18:17, Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)  wrote:
>>
>> Yep correct - rarely changes - just get a reliable DDNS service and a
>> decent modem/router that "gets" DDNS. We use a DOCSUS 3 modem in bridge
>> mode then have a Billion box plugged into it. Seems to work well and we can
>> get to our NAS through it just fine. However, bit by bit we're moving it
>> all to Azure anyway so hope soon to not care about local IP address.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> Dr Greg Low
>> SQL Down Under
>> +61 419201410
>> 1300SQLSQL (1300775775)
>>
>> > On 28 Oct 2015, at 5:11 PM, Greg Keogh  wrote:
>> >
>> > Folks, I had a Telstra cable modem installed this morning, but I
>> haven't switched over to it yet because I don't know how it allocates IP
>> addresses. I will have to update my DNS records to point the world to my
>> home server. Web searches hint that the IP only changes if the modem is
>> disconnected for "an extended period of time". Some hint that this period
>> is days. Some people hint that the IP is "sticky" and will rarely change in
>> practise. Can anyone confirm that this is actually the cable IP behaviour?
>> >
>> > Greg K
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Re: House batteries

[Tony Wright]

Hi Greg,

My little brother was Young Environmentalist of the year in 2010 for
writing the first paper putting a price on moving the whole of Australia to
100% renewables. He has a side business that selects the best energy
efficient products for your purposes, and he would have an opinion, based
on research, for just about anything energy that you wanted to ask him.

He has been ahead of the curve on a number of energy innovations. For
example, just recently Melbourne University proved that reverse cycle heat
pumps were the most energy efficient, something he has been saying for 2
years.

He also has a house that can be switched off the grid, and he has a massive
battery bank. I would be happy to organise you a mates visit if you were
interested.

Kind regards,
Tony
On 28 Oct 2015 8:58 pm, "Greg Low (罗格雷格博士)"  wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
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>
> Has anyone ventured into house batteries as yet?
>
>
>
> Just looking to build a new house and wondering about wiring it for DC as
> well as AC. Seems dumb to invert low voltage DC to AC, in many cases just
> to bring it back to low voltage DC with plug-packs all over the place.
>
>
>
> Been wondering what sort of connectors will be common for household DC.
>
>
>
> In our current place, we’ve got all the lights as LEDs anyway, so presume
> I’ll do the same in the new one: just have all lighting 12VDC. Then I
> presume I can rework car adapters, etc. for our laptops.
>
>
>
> Obviously fridges, toaster, etc. are still pretty much an AC option today
> but I’m guessing more and more of those will end up with low voltage DC
> options one day too. (Might have to check out what the caravan people do.
> They must already do this stuff).
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>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
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>
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> Dr Greg Low
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Re: [OT] Cable IP address

[Greg Keogh]

>
> What do you use your home server for anyway?
>

One of my domains with SSL is for previewing and  distributing software,
the others are personal or special hobby subjects. All of them could be
hosted, but each year I look at the options and the price adds up and it's
more management to remember. There's also the latency in updating bulk
files to hosted sites (but now I have cable that could be a dead issue). I
actually don't want to run my own server, but my great dream of moving
everything to the cloud gets stopped by niggling problems. One day I'll get
rid of most of my metal boxes I hope, as speed and convenience converge --
*Greg*