Alternative term for a fixed IP address.

A Static IP Address is an IP Address whose numbers represent a permanent address on the Web. When the Internet was initially established, only a finite number of IP addresses were created. Because the [..]

an IP address that does not change, in contrast to a dynamic IP address

An account with a static IP is given the same IP address every time it connects to the Internet. This is useful for servers that maintain a permanent presence on the Internet. All Plusnet business acc [..]

A static IP address is a number (in the form of a dotted quad) that is assigned to a computer by an Internet service provider to be its permanent address on the Internet.

 - See IP address.

 A physical IP address that references your site. When your site is assigned a static IP address you will be able to access it using either the IP address or domain name. Many ISPs now create virtual address where many domain names are mapped to a single static IP addresses. Virtual domains are fine in most cases, but may not work properly in very [..]

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An IP address which is the same every time you log on to the Internet. The alternative to a dynamic IP address. Often standard for business broadband but not for domestic broadband.

An IP address that does not change. Some computers that have static IP addresses include web servers and e-mail servers.