What is the difference between static and dynamic IP ?
| Static IP | Dynamic IP |
|---|---|
| Static IP configured by the ISP (Internet Service Provider) |
Dynamic IP configured using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) . |
| The static IP is fixed which means it could not be changed until the user wants to change it. |
Dynamic IP changes each time when a user connects to a network. |
| The associated risk of website hacking is large in static IP because it is always constant. |
There is low risk regarding dynamic IP. |
| When the device is configured with static IP address, it can be tracked. |
In case of dynamic IP address the tracking of the device is difficult as the IP address is always changing. |
| Expensive than dynamic IP | Cheaper than static IP |
| Use DNS to map domain name to IP address, and use domain name to address the static IP address. |
Use Dynamic DNS for dynamic IP address, but it’s not as clean as the static IP address. |
| No need of additional hardware or special configuration required in Single computers. |
No need of additional hardware or special configuration required in Single computers. |
| Multiple computers requires a Switch or Hub. No special configuration required. |
Multiple computers requires a Router.special configuration may be required. |
