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ST knows: Are DSL IPs shared by numerous people in the area?

Posted by James Bond (aka Igor) (aka Igor) Sep 14 '10, 21:52

My friend got a message from wikipedia saying she edited an article. But she didn't. The FAQ says that is possible because the IP could be shared. So either someone tapped into her wireless network (which has a password) or DSL IPs are shared?

(I remember back in the days AOL gave a different IP every time you signed in, so you could have been using an IP that was used by someone else before. They used proxies I think.)

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Most ISPs use dynamic IP unless you request a static so it is likely the IP has been used by many customers. Only the ISP would know now for sure if - oblique Sep 14, 22:49 1
- thanks! -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Sep 14, 23:06
I think static vs. dynamic can be a choice that is made.. - b! Sep 14, 22:07 3
- Yeah, I might be a dynamic IP thing. Static IPs usually cost extra. - James Bond (aka Igor) Sep 14, 22:10 2
  - it must not be a regular thing everywhere, but I found tips for changing an address. nm but: -- (link) - b! Sep 14, 22:14 1
    - hehe. thanks! -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Sep 14, 22:16

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