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Questions on internet/router/modem-settings.
Hello,
I'm new here and I'm sorry to immediately drop such a question on you,
but I'm in a bit of a rush to get my internet-connection setup properly if it isn't.
Here are a couple of questions I have:
(Note: It's not like I don't know anything about network-configurations,
but it's safe to say it's limited, at least hard or confusing for me.
Plus: Keep in mind I'm speaking of a wired connection by the way.)
First of all, is there a way to setup a connection in a secure manner?
So specific IP-settings and such things, or would any settings that connect do the job
and security depends on the router or the software on the computers connected?
Then, I've been on sites like PortForward, which is probably the best-known one for this.
It states that you should/can setup Static IP and forward ports for each application.
I understand the difference between a Static IP and a Dynamic IP.
But I do not understand why you "have to" forward ports.
I mean, I've already used different online applications on my PC,
while having a Dynamic IP at first and a Static IP later without forwarding any ports.
And it all worked.
So what does it change? Does it make for more stable connections or what does it do?
It's not like it doesn't work without forwarding the ports, so what does it matter?
My network consists out of a router of course,
a main PC with a cable attached from the router to the motherboard,
then also a Laptop/Notebook connected with a Powerline Network Adapter
to a power-outlet and another adapter on a power-outlet near the router connected to the router.
Then also a PlayStation 3 connected in the same way.
So, finally, what is the best way to set everything in the router and addresses etc.?
To of course make it stable and secure.
Greetings!