A tool that tracks changes in the IP address of a host and automatically informs the user (either locally or remotely through the use of email).
Pros: IP Watcher is a tool that constantlymonitors your computers IP address. This is useful in cases where the IP address is dynamically allocated through DHCP and changes occasionally. IP Watcher informs the user, when such a changeis occurs, this is done either through a popup window (locally) and also by sending an email to any email address that the user specifies, the email contains information about what the changewas and when the change occurred. Thus, if the user is away from his or her computer and needs to access it remotely they can do so by using the changed IP address (example using remote Desktopor PC anywhere). The current version of IP Watcher is a Windows Service thus it runs automatically when the computer is turned ON (irrespective of whether any user is logged on). The interfaceis bare bones and does only as much as it is required to do: it sits in the system tray and can be clicked to view status or to bring up a configurable menu.
Cons: Frankly, not many users needto have their IP address information at all time, so it may not be that useful. However, as the program description says that this is for users that want to access their computer remotely sothis isnt really a limitation. On certain kinds of connections such as a public wireless with frequent disconnections, and IP address reassignment, the program informing the user constantly canbecome irritating.
It is also not clear that it works very well behind a firewall or with NAT (network address translation). Remote users may still face problems under such circumstances andmanual settings may be the way to go. There is a security concern in that if your email is compromised, a hacker can get your IP address and attack it.
Overall: At least 3 stars. 4 stars alsopossible. It works but there are a set of issues and unanswered questions
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