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Hi, I created a new YSF reflector, every third day around 5:00 PM my IP address changes. DG-ID does its job and sends the new public address to DVref. There, the address is also changed properly and validation is performed. But all users of the reflector then have to update pi-star manually to continue using the reflector. Because the reflector disconnects everyone present. Although the reflector was already listed and functioning, after updating the address and validation, an update must be made in the pi-star to be able to connect to the reflector. I sent a question through a ticket to DVref, but they told me that the problem is being solved through pi-star. Dashboard is version 4.1.10. Any suggestions are welcome, and whether this scenario also occurs with other reflector owners who do not have a permanent IP address? 73 de 9A7BCP.

If your using a dynamic ip address for ur reflector the only way pistar can follow ur ip address is by running a host update. The update process defaults to pulling updates a couple times throughout the day it doesnt know when ur ip address will update. If it updates after your ip gets renewed, then all good. If it updates prior to your update, users will have the old address in their hosts.

This is why its suggested reflectors should be hosted on a fixed static ip address. (Pref. hosted in a managed enviroment (data centre)) and not a home broadband solution.


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Thank you for your answer, now I understand. It's not practical to use.