Static IP Address vs. Dynamic IP Address
Each IP address, static or dynamic, has their own advantage and way of uses. Let us find out in the discussion below.
Static IP Address
If you always need to know your IP address, you need a static IP address. Because it is more reliable for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), hosting gaming website, playing Play Station or X-Box game, or using Virtual Private Network for secure access to files or documents from your company networks.
If you use your computer as a server, static IP address gives you faster way to download and upload files.
If you use static IP address for hosting a website, this mean you are not sharing your IP with another company who might send out SPAM emails and not only their site will be shut down but also get your IP address into blacklists.
For security risk, static IP address is easier for data mining companies to track data.
For cost reason, static IP address is less cost effective than dynamic IP address.
Dynamic IP Address
If you use dynamic IP address, your computer is assigned to a new IP address every time you access the Internet, this mean less security risk than static IP address.
Dynamic IP address is cost effective than static IP address. It is also easier to use because there is automatic network configuration.
Dynamic IP addressing is often used by ISPs so that they can serve more subscribers (by assigned one IP address to many users). It is used by small businesses with home office or families with many computers.
However, dynamic IP address is less reliable for VoIP, VPN, playing online games, or hosting game website because it can cause the service to disconnect while you are playing game or on VoIP.