RW> Rather than beat yourself up over your stupid provider and your IP, why
RW> not use a 'domain name server' like I do. Get an automatic DNS updater
RW> (DeeEnEs v2.3.27 works great and is free unless you'd like to donate).
 
Been there, done that.  I had the free DNS service and used Updater to keep
track of the static addresses.
 
RW> The auto updater (resides in Windows' lower tool bar) will check to see
RW> if your IP has changed (you config it that way) and if it has, it will
RW> update the server for you. That way none of your downlinks will have to
RW> change their setup once you have a Domain Name...
 
That had to be the same program I used.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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