The dedicated IP address is necessary for the Subscriber to organize on the Subscriber's computer services available from public Internet networks, to configure and ensure the functionality of IPN connections and IP telephony, to ensure access from the Subscriber's computer to a number of special services on the Internet.

Many file sharing systems do not allow downloading information without a specific external IP address. If you do not have an external address, then one address is distributed to several users - in this case, it becomes impossible to download information from the resource due to service limitations. In the presence of an external IP, these systems will work with full efficiency and allow you to freely download an unlimited amount of information.

In addition, there will be no need to wait for a long time when downloading from such services as rapidshare and ifolder, as well as from various ftp servers.

Having an external IP allows you to use your computer as a host for your site and even allows you to create your own ftp server. There is also the possibility of remote access - controlling your system from other computers, such as work or vice versa.

There is an opportunity to create IP radio and even television. Many people around the world will be able to listen to your radio station or TV channel directly on their computers.

The main thing is independence from the provider's NAT servers and correct identification in the network. This ensures stability in work and faster access to usual services.

Attention!

A good firewall is required, as it is easier for viruses to infect computers with an external IP. If you accidentally open access to your network, it will be visible all over the Internet.

When using an external IP address, the subscriber must remember that he is fully responsible for the preservation of his shared data and for the occurrence of incoming and outgoing traffic caused by accessing the services of the subscriber's computer from the Internet.

In addition, it is recommended to perform several simple preparatory measures on a Windows computer:

— Install and properly configure a personal firewall (firewall). Do not trust the firewall that comes with the operating system;
— Turn off all unnecessary services on the computer (for example, IIS — Internet Information Server, Remote Registry Service)