WAN to LAN side IP addressing - HELP!

bobflynn2000 · Post by **bobflynn2000** » 2004-12-13 10:04

Hi,
I am having a problem. I deal with various routers such as Netopia, Zyxel pretige. When installed the routers are assigned a static ip address of the router i.e. 192.168.1.1.
The problem is that for me to use UltraVNC I need to assign the WAN side IP address (which of course is dynamic).
How can this be done as the console for the routers doesnt have any facility where i can set an ip pass through which will assign my WAN side IP address instead of the LAN side IP address??
This is really casuing me some headaches!!!!
CAN SOMEONE ADVISE ON HOW BEST TO TACKLE THIS ISSUE!

Kahuna · Post by **Kahuna** » 2004-12-13 11:38

bob, just replied to your PM, but just as an aside you say the WAN IP is Dynamic - are you sure?

My experience is that most WAN's have a static IP, unless its a real small affair with few nodes!

Any way - hope the no-ip.com helps.

ipsec · Post by **ipsec** » 2004-12-13 15:05

In most cases, not all, if you keep the router you are looking for on 24 7 connected to a UPS when the dynamic IP is "changed" if you are already a part of the ISP's network you keep your same internet IP addy.

This holds true because it would be easier for ISP's to give you the same IP rather than multiple IP addresses. This of course is controlled by your routers mac address so if that changes (router change out) then your ip address will most likely change.

I just briefly looked at your routers manufacturer website, it says it has network managment tools to forward services in.

If you want to ask specific questions I would find it there on your man. website.