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A fixed IP address is sometimes referred to as a static or dedicated IP address. It is called fixed because it does not change as device connects and disconnects from the network.
Pretty much any device that can use an IP address can be configured to have a static IP address. This may be done through the device giving out IP addresses (like the router) or by manually typing the IP address into the device from the device itself.
Learn more about static IP.
What are the pros and cons of Public vs Private IP addresses?
A static public IP allows connection to the device with the public static IP from any machine anywhere at any time. Such convenience often creates certain security risks which need to be addressed by the device owner (passwords, multilayered verifications, firewalls, etc).
Learn more about the problems Public IP's can create by reading our Blog about this.
Unlike Public IPs, Private IPs are hidden. The only way to access Private IP is by using a VPN, or through Peer-to-Peer communication which in turn makes such connection more secure.
What is a VPN?
A virtual private network (VPN) enables users and devices to securely send and receive data across shared or public networks. A VPN is like an extension of a private network across a public network (the internet). Learn more about VPN.What security tools are available?
Providing cutting-edge security tools is one of our top priorities. Currently our IoT SIM platform offers the following security features: IMEI Lock, IMEI change notification, configurable data limits, IP Filtering, APN, VPN and Static IPs.
Read more about these security technologies here.
Can I configure my IoT SIM cards using SMS?
Absolutely. Using the Portal SMS feature in your M2M account, you can:
Portal SMS allows you to send the AT command to the device directly from the portal and then receive the reply from the device directly on the screen. The total cost of the round-trip SMS communication using this method is $0.11. This is much less than the cost of a regular SMS sent by the SIM. The $0.11 round-trip cost is the same in every country.
The option to send a batch of Portal SMS to many devices is available in the SIM Cards page of the OSCAR platform at the bottom of the screen. For example, you can set up the APN on all selected devices using this batch option.
Portal SMS is currently available on EMV, EMNS, & TCNS type SIM cards.
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