Forum Subject: Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/17/03 06:13pm
By: Anonymous (Anonymous)

I ask because my ISP changes my IP sometimes... When that happens I have to go back into the config file and change it... I tried a bunch of different solutions but none seem to work... Besides using a service like no-ip or dyndns is there any other value I can put into line 88?... This is the line... // make sure this is the correct URL to your site (no trailing slash) $_CONF['site_url'] = 'http://0.0.0.0:port/community/portal'; Thanks for any input

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/17/03 11:14pm
By: rawdata

Your ISP doesn't have a domain name to use?

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/17/03 11:34pm
By: vbgunz

I am hosting my own server... My IP changes (dynamic)...---Victor B. Gonzalez

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/17/03 11:37pm
By: rawdata

That's why it's better to use a domain name instead of an IP address there otherwise you could be changing it a lot.

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/18/03 08:26am
By: amckay

But even cable companies will give you a fixed domain name even when your IP changes. At least around here.

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/18/03 11:46am
By: Jason

I use the dynamic DNS service at dyndns.org[*1] for my dynamic domain name. Then I use ddclient[*2] to keep it updated if my IP address for the ISP changes!

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Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/18/03 12:06pm
By: Anonymous (Anonymous)

Most isps will kick you if you get caught.

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/18/03 01:28pm
By: vbgunz

What do you mean? it changes but I heard their is something that stays stable... Is it my pc name? is it safe to use? What is the cables stable name even if they change your IP?---Victor B. Gonzalez

Can Line 88 be Relative?

Posted on: 02/18/03 05:08pm
By: Anonymous (Anonymous)

You have 2 options... 1) Pay your isp for a static IP.. most cable companies I know will do that for $5 or so. 2) Pay your own domain ($15 for a year) and pay for a subscription at dyndns so you can use your name with their dynamic name servers (a one time fee of $45 I think)