Iptoip is a useful perl script for managing ipvsadm table on a dynamic or intermittent connection.
It proves to be extremely useful when you have an intermittent internet connection or when your ISP interferes with connections, causing IP addresses to reallocate (particularly in countries like France). To use iptoip, you simply input the configuration file with information about the interface to use, the port to forward and the internal network box to forward to. For example, you can forward the HTTP default port (80) from your external IP to your internal network computer by following a few simple steps.
Iptoip allows you to seamlessly update your ipvsadm table with your new IP address by relaunching it every time you get a new public IP address. Moreover, the name iptoip can transfer data from one IP address to another without any hassle.
This software has many features that make it stand out from others in the market. One of the essential features is the external XML configuration file. You can use only one file for different configurations, making it extremely convenient to manage. Additionally, iptoip checks whether the IP address is public, and it can also use syslog to log in /var/log/messages.
You can also use the no-check mode or verbose mode, depending on your preference. The newest update has added UDP/TCP support, among other features such as changes to verbose mode, the ability to drop an update line for every forward added, cosmetic changes for clarity, fix usage of alternate config file, and update man/doc pages.
In conclusion, iptoip is a versatile and useful software solution that can help solve the issues associated with maintaining an IP address on an intermittent connection. It is easy to use and can make life much easier for those who frequently struggle with maintaining a fixed IP address.
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