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A Perl script to check for IP address changes
Authored by: mzs on Oct 27, '04 01:22:03PM
You most likely get your dynamic IP from DHCP. You might look at this hint to see how to use Kicker.app to only do this when needed instead of with cron. Then it would be instantaneous. In fact there are ways to use DyDNS to have names point to valid addresses without sending emails.

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A Perl script to check for IP address changes
Authored by: balston on Oct 27, '04 02:03:03PM

As a sidenote ... make sure you check with your ISP to make sure that they do not block port 80 through their system.

I am using Adelphia (BLAH) cable, and not only do they block port 80 they also explicitly state that if you run a server of ANY kind that they will terminate your service.

Sure ... DynDNS has a way around the port problem but if your ISP decides to monitor the increased activity to your IP you may be in trouble.

Sadly ... I had to take my site down because I don't want to lose my internet capability as Adelphia is the ONLY high speed provide in my area :-(



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