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ub456789
Mentor

web host

can i run a web server off this device?

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RoyB
Legend

@ub456789 

Ideally, you need a static IP address to run a web server, so you would have to find a way of dealing with Now only providing dynamic ones, which do tend to change, and change without warning.

You also might have a bit of a run-in with the T&Cs, about that sort of usage of Now Broadband.

Performance, over the asymmetric FTTC link, might flag a bit (understatement).

And I hope you would be skilled at keeping all the nasties at bay.

Much better to sign up with a commercial service designed for the purpose, which can be quite cheap if the volume is low.

Set a Payment PIN on your account so that no-one but you can buy memberships on it.
Check your bank accounts monthly for any other unexpected payments to Now.
That way you can at least nip them in the bud, while you and Now figure out whose fault they are.
Jayach
Elite 3

The question is rather hazy .

No you can't run a web server on the device.

Yes you could run a web server on the service, subject to all the provisions mentioned by @RoyB, plus the skills necessary to do such a thing.

 

chilli2
Elite

Server for personal use, or business use?