Use a VPN to mask your real IP address and maintain privacy while switching providers.
Use a VPN to mask your real IP address and maintain privacy while switching providers.
You're trying to understand VPNs and why your internet changes when you turn off the power. Imagine your home network is like a house with a special key (your router) that lets you connect to the internet. Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) can change this key every time you switch on or off the electricity, which is why your IP address keeps changing.
If you want to use VPN even when your IP changes, you might need to set up a new VPN connection each time you turn it on. It’s like having a different key for each room in your house. You can also ask your router or ISP if they offer something that works without changing the IP, but that’s hard to say without more details.
It’s frustrating when everything keeps changing, especially when you need a stable connection.
I'll try my best. Visit https://www.noip.com for a free DNS service. You create an account and register your domain, such as www.malsori.com. Then set up a client on your home network to regularly send pings to no-ip.com. If they notice a change in your public IP during those pings, they'll update www.malsori.com to point to the new address. This way, when you connect your home network via VPN, you can use your domain name and port number instead of your direct IP. Need more details? Just ask.
Thanks for the feedback. It seems someone grasped how to communicate with 5-year-olds. You might want to set up a client in your router settings or use a virtual machine that acts like a client. Make sure you're following the right steps.
I enjoy explaining things to others in the same way I’d like them to understand new ideas. No-IP isn’t something I personally rely on, but it’s the standard approach. For updates tied to clients, they use a Dynamic Update Client—typically a software you install and configure. The device running this needs constant operation, ideally 24/7, to keep up with changes in your ISP’s WAN IP. Some routers also support DDNS via No-IP, which lets them manage contact without manual setup. You can find detailed guidance here: https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgeba...-in-router. This would shift the responsibility to the router, though it might require CLI work on non-Windows systems. I’m unsure if that’s something you’d feel comfortable with. Given Windows’ tendency for frequent updates and restarts, I’d try the router method first, then consider Linux-based options if needed. If neither works, Windows could be an option—but be aware Microsoft might push updates unexpectedly, and DDNS might not restart automatically, especially if a password is required.
This level of thought is uncommon in my view. Thank you. I believe my router can handle DDoS as well. I’ll look into it this evening. I’m confident I have what I need. Thanks a lot.
I queried my router and found suitable links like DDoS, No-IP or DynDNS. Is No-IP the optimal choice? Also, when configuring it, what steps should I follow to connect from a client I used with OpenVPN?
This product has been tested and refined over roughly 15 years of hands-on experience with both software and hardware. It challenges conventional thinking, pushing you to explore unconventional solutions for rare objectives that most would overlook. I assure you, this level of work pales in comparison to the projects I’ve undertaken. While my router interface differs from yours, your goal is clear: find a setup similar to this. To engage the NoIP service, identify it as your Dynamic DNS provider. Provide your user credentials and the domain name linked to your registration. I personally use a Pritunl server but have also tested OpenVPN clients on Android and Linux with the .OVPN profile. My aim is that your OpenVPN server displays your public IP address. Instead of using that IP, you can accept a domain name. Then update your .OVPN profile accordingly and distribute it to your users. This way, when clients reach out, they’ll connect through the domain rather than your public IP, redirecting them to the NoIP servers that resolve to your router’s current IP. From there, the connection will return to you seamlessly.