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Centuryembarqlink Dynamic IP

Hello.

I searched the FAQ for this, but the FAQ is pretty much a desert of information.

So, I'll ask here: What method is CenturyLink/Embarq using for dynamic IP addresses in SW Florida (Naples to be exact)? Is it garden variety DHCP or some form of PPPoE? I've got a static now but since the price increased to $10 it is not really worth it. My problem is that unless DHCP is used my wildly unstable line won't be usable. PPPoE would not work at all.
scooper
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In general - Embarq was moving to all DHCP (when they first started, it was PPPoE). I don't see any reason for CenturyLink to discontinue this practice.

I changed from Static IP to DHCP for the same reason - and it hasn't been any issue. My "DHCP" IP address doesn't change often (as long as my router is still up - which is practically all the time).
rabeatz7
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Apopka, FL

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It's DHCP.
56403739 (banned)
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Thank you. A call will be placed.
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A data point for anyone interested: Seems that in the process of dropping the static IP I was re-provisioned to ADSL2, which has resulted in a stable connection, consistent 5.6 megabit download and 672 kilobit upload speeds on my 12,500 foot line.

Life is good.