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Wigwam12's avatar
Wigwam12
On our wavelength
28 days ago

Switching from Static to Dynamic IP?

Tl;dr - on old t static ip 350mb VMB contract at £62pm. Only use 2 static IPs, probably don't need to anymore.  Want the cheaper, faster deals.

 

Im on a grandfathered VMB broadband contract (350mb/5 static IP addresses) because in the past 1 of the services I ran needed a static IP. 

I've only ever used 2 (static) IP: 

1 for my home PC, 1 for this workstation 

Workstation no longer needs a static IP & im WAY overpaying £62pm for much slower speeds than current contracts 

What changes would I have to make if I switch to a new contract with 1 dynamic IP?

Quite honestly I just want to access the higher speeds for lower prices, and don't use 5 Static IPs

Since i only use 2 if i could access same deals but have/keep 2 static IPs that would be awesome but unlikely.  

Basically from the VM Router 1 line runs to my home (asus) router servicing the home network 

1 runs to the workstation router.  I realise workstation router will also need to be reconfigured as well as my home router to work via dynamic single IP but what else needs to be done?

Im guessing everything downstream of tge DHCP servers will work just fine & its a question of reconfiguration of the WAN details for the asus?

And also assuming ill have to swap out tge Hitron for a different VMB modem?

Too much to assume it can all be done remotely switching current static IP (to home router) as my dynamic IP? 

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3 Replies

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    28 days ago

    It is way too much to assume a transition from VM Business to VM Residential will be possible from a simple online order.

    Do be careful with assumptions about the cost of the Residential service, the draw you in prices are for a new customer ( usually mean no connection for at least 90+ days ) and once outside the initial 18 new joiner rate it is not uncommon to see the price jump / double, plus there are annual increments mid contract.

  • Roger_Gooner's avatar
    Roger_Gooner
    Alessandro Volta
    27 days ago

    I think you'll need VM to change your address from business to residential.

    You might be sent a hub 4 or a hub 5 but the Hitron might work if activated for your new account.

  • Matthew_ML's avatar
    Matthew_ML
    Icon for Forum Team rankForum Team
    24 days ago

    Hey Wigwam12, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry to hear about this connection query. 

    Just to confirm are you a business customer currently looking to go on a residential account?

    We only look after residential customers on here we would advise to call the business team on 0800 052 0800