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Modems and static IP addresses
I was informed by my MSP (Sparklight) that if I want to use static IP addresses with my business subscription, that I have to use one of their devices... which are router/firewall/WAP/modem devices: ...
I believe the ISP is correct in there policy. If you have a Business account, they seem to require the use of there equipment. That would be there policy. Technically, the static IP would be assigned to your service account and tied to the modem they associate with it. Then any external router connected would get this passed to the router, if they install a modem only unit. They may have modem/router units as well. However if there Business service requires the user of there HW, then thats up to them.
I'm on SL as well, however only use a home service so Dynamic WAN IP here. I've had my CM1200 online with them for a long time here and there. I just removed it as I got my CAX80 back from NG.