Subject - Frequently Asked Questions - Technical Information

Posted : (Thursday 20th September 2007 ) By - Jane (Registered User)

Do I get a fixed or dynamic IP address?

Your computer is assigned a dynamic IP address. This may always be the same dynamic IP address but your computer should always be configured for DHCP.

Can my computer run servers and / or services that are accessible from the public internet?

No, there are limited numbers of public IP addresses given to Eastserve Broadband, hence this service is unavailable.

Will the ability ever be available for my computer to run servers and/or services that are accessible from the public internet?

It is not planned to enable home users to run servers that are visible from the public Internet. Some services, such as the Eastserve web cams, will be accessible from the public Internet.

Does Eastserve Support File Sharing Networks?

Eastserve in no way condones use of file sharing programs to download copyrighted material. Eastserve suggests before you even attempt to use this kind of program that you read up on the legal implications.
http://www.riaa.com/issues/piracy/default.asp
http://www.respectcopyrights.org/content.html
http://www.mpaa.org/piracy.asp
http://www.fact-uk.org.uk/


Also file sharing programs generally come bundled with Spyware (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware) and data downloaded from them can contain computer viruses.

Does Eastserve Support Gaming Services?

You should be able to access gaming servers from your broadband connection. If you can't please email help@eastserve.com
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it. Please let us know what service you were trying to use and the details of any error messages.

You are not currently able to setup and run your own gaming server. If this is something you want to do or already do on your current service please let us know at the address above. We may not allow you to run your own server but if there is sufficient demand we may setup and run a server on the network for residents.

Is the RF link encrypted with a secure algorithm?

Although it is possible to provide such encryption, it will slow down the system and is not deemed necessary at the moment. The user can provide their own encryption to their data if they wish. It is not provided by Eastserve Broadband as the network's main objective is to deliver open Internet access to the public.

For any financial or secure transactions (online banking & shopping) most web sites use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocols. This encrypts all data sent between your web browser and the site you are accessing. Internet Explorer displays a locked padlock in the status bar (bottom right) when a SSL session has been started.

Whatever type of connection you have to the Internet you should not engage in financial transactions unless the website provides a secure service for online payments.

Is there any access control applied to the RF links?

Access control is implemented to limit which network cards and user names are allowed onto the network.

Can a suitably equipped visitor to the Eastserve Project Area gain access to Easterve Broadband?

This is a service we do intend to offer but it is still several months off being available.