Fixed IP

All the benefits of a fixed IP address with none of the disadvantages – only from Eseye. 

A fixed IP address is required where the remote unit needs to be available to receive incoming connection from the internet.

However, a fixed IP address on the internet e.g. a mobile network, is a potential risk.  Anyone, and device or botnet that finds the address is potentially able to access the device.  Whilst firewall rules can be defined to prevent responses, the attempted connections are real data flowing over the mobile network – and hence chargeable.  Furthermore, many operators do not offer fixed IP addresses.

So that is why Eseye has developed its unique private fixed IP address solution which offers all of the advantages of a real world fixed IP address, but none of the disadvantages, as illustrated below:

To determine if a real world fixed IP address is needed, there is one simple question:

“Where is the traffic originating from?” or alternatively, “Which end is the first to initiate the connection?”

• Mobile Originated – Remote device makes first communication. A remote device initiates an out-going data connection. This connection could be to a host application at headquarters (HQ) or a remote server (real world fixed IP not required)
• Mobile Terminated – Host makes first communication. A host application at HQ requests information from the remote devices and/or workstations. In this case the remote sites must be listening for the IP connection. Common applications include telemetry, SCADA and other forms of polling. (real world fixed IP will be required in this case)
• Both Mobile Originated and Terminated e.g. telemetry applications where the host polls the remote while the remote is able to proactively send out alarms. (real world fixed IP might be required in this case – but Eseye would want to consult with you on this).

 

 

 

All the benefits of a fixed IP address with none of the disadvantages – only from Eseye.