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static IP address

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static IP address
A permanent numeric identification assigned by the network administrator to a node in a TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are used for shared resources such as Web servers and Webcams.

ISPs assign static IP addresses to the Internet connections of their large business customers, which command a premium over dynamic IP addresses. Contrast with dynamic IP address. See IP address.


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In contrast to the static IP address, the dynamic IP address is allocated by a router, and it uses DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
Now, whenever you want to monitor the location, type the static IP address in the address bar of the web browser, and you will be able to instantly access the location from any part of the world.
 
 
 
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