VoIP creates problems for using 911

[Phate]

But, to trace this, it HAS TO BE a static IP address. If the IP address is dynamic, it can change every time you reset the modem.

Isnt dial-up the only connection with dynamic IPs?

[Malcolm]

No, most boradband (DSL/Cable) assign you a different IP when your service is distrupted, like if you unplug the modem; ofcourse there are acceptions and some service providers will sell you a static IP.

Now about VoIP: basically you have to have broadband service, a connection thats faster then 768 kilobits (not bytes) per second. The phone, or adapter card, is connected to the DSL/Cable modem then connects to your VoIP service provider. The service provider gets your account info from the phone unique identifier (most of the time its MAC address) and then assigns your phone number to your phone. Now you can make outgoing and get incoming phone calls.

Thats the basics

[ReFredzRate]

Lot clearer then I was trying to explain Thanks Malcolm!

[Phate]

yeah thanks! that really cleared it up!

[ReFredzRate]

Wish I had Malcolm's brains. Made me the smartest dude in the world. But there's a thin border between genius and freak. Not sure which side Malcolm is on

[Phate]

definite genious.

You get into the "freak" catagory when you know how to script PHP... but cant get your self dressed in the morning

[ReFredzRate]

Doesn't Razz now how to script PHP? LOL!

[webmaster]

definite genious.

You get into the "freak" catagory when you know how to script PHP... but cant get your self dressed in the morning

Im sitting in my underware and programming...

Its because I've just exericed and showered, but anyways =)

[Phate]

you are borderline genious / freak

[ReFredzRate]

Borderline? He's sitting in his underwear for crying out loud