Managing several public IP addresses can be challenging. What specific issues are you facing?

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Managing several public IP addresses can be challenging. What specific issues are you facing?

Managing several public IP addresses can be challenging. What specific issues are you facing?

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Mastermine_J
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03-23-2023, 11:43 PM

#1

Hey James, I'm looking into setting up unused server space like Digital Ocean or Vultr. I've started with SolusVM and plan to use WHMCS. Can I assign each VPS its own public IP? If not, should I use a single IP and give clients a sub.domain such as virtual-server.host-server.domain.ca? My ISP is Rogers residential, but I have access to Bell business. Thanks!

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Mastermine_J

03-23-2023, 11:43 PM #1

Hey James, I'm looking into setting up unused server space like Digital Ocean or Vultr. I've started with SolusVM and plan to use WHMCS. Can I assign each VPS its own public IP? If not, should I use a single IP and give clients a sub.domain such as virtual-server.host-server.domain.ca? My ISP is Rogers residential, but I have access to Bell business. Thanks!

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Iam2GD4U
Member

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03-31-2023, 07:08 PM

#2

Rogers Residential might end your lease if they discover it. Bell would be fine with it, but unless you have confirmed clients, it doesn’t seem worthwhile.

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Iam2GD4U

03-31-2023, 07:08 PM #2

Rogers Residential might end your lease if they discover it. Bell would be fine with it, but unless you have confirmed clients, it doesn’t seem worthwhile.

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NayZayRay
Member

189

03-31-2023, 08:51 PM

#3

assign dhcp settings to all devices and give them a public ip address. configure the network so each virtual machine stays on the same ip range. determine how many public addresses you need. outline your business strategy. likely, you shouldn't rely on a shared internet connection for VPNs—most affordable plans still share bandwidth. if you're doing this at home, it's a poor choice.

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NayZayRay

03-31-2023, 08:51 PM #3

assign dhcp settings to all devices and give them a public ip address. configure the network so each virtual machine stays on the same ip range. determine how many public addresses you need. outline your business strategy. likely, you shouldn't rely on a shared internet connection for VPNs—most affordable plans still share bandwidth. if you're doing this at home, it's a poor choice.

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Brother_dog27
Member

203

04-01-2023, 05:05 AM

#4

You're thinking about using DHCP for assigning IP addresses. If you have enough assigned IPs and devices are set to DHCP, it should work. Decide on the best approach by considering traffic routing and how to properly identify and direct the traffic. Your idea of assigning a public IP and setting the hostname is a good starting point.

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Brother_dog27

04-01-2023, 05:05 AM #4

You're thinking about using DHCP for assigning IP addresses. If you have enough assigned IPs and devices are set to DHCP, it should work. Decide on the best approach by considering traffic routing and how to properly identify and direct the traffic. Your idea of assigning a public IP and setting the hostname is a good starting point.

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Streiyn
Posting Freak

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04-01-2023, 07:05 AM

#5

Basically, make sure you understand what you're doing so others can't change it. Usually a DNS record points to an IP address, but you can use a reverse proxy like blog.domain.com. This won't provide the same level of VPS access as a dedicated IP. Still, avoid doing this at home—you don't face the same risks as an ISP. Things like backup power, building security, and multiple ISPs are important for a VPS setup.

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Streiyn

04-01-2023, 07:05 AM #5

Basically, make sure you understand what you're doing so others can't change it. Usually a DNS record points to an IP address, but you can use a reverse proxy like blog.domain.com. This won't provide the same level of VPS access as a dedicated IP. Still, avoid doing this at home—you don't face the same risks as an ISP. Things like backup power, building security, and multiple ISPs are important for a VPS setup.