A fixed IP address is assigned prior to configuring connection settings, for easy and swift device settings.
What is Pre-allocation of Fixed IP Address?
Fixed (static) IP address is an IP address dedicated for your personal use. Its advantage is that the same IP address can be used on your communication devices, such as routers, every time you connect to network.
The Fixed IP Address Option service allows you to use the IP address that is automatically assigned when you make the initial connection to internet, as your fixed IP address.
With the Pre-Allocation of Fixed IP Address service, described in this page, you will be informed of your fixed IP address (either by post or by fax) before you configure connection settings for initial internet connection.
Use of the pre-allocation service will support a much easier and swifter device settings.
A fixed IPv4 address will be assigned with this optional service.
Pre-allocation of Fixed IP Address is an optional service compatible with the following internet connection services.
As of July 1, 2017, applications for Fixed IP Address Option and Pre-Allocation of Fixed IP Address services are no longer accepted for B FLET’S Courses in the NTT West area. Applications of those for B FLET’S Courses in the NTT East area are continued to be accepted.
There will be an initial allocation charge, as indicated in the chart below, per IP address for which pre-allocation is applied.
In addition, there will be monthly charges for the internet connection service and Fixed IP Address Option.
Billed in the month in which application for the service is made. Please note that initial allocation charge will incur at the time when your IP address is assigned, even in cases where internet connection fails to be established due to network quality of the FLET’S line, etc. or for any other reasons.
Below is a step-by-step guide to start using the Fixed IP Address Option.
Steps vary between those who wish to apply for Fixed IP Address Option at the same time when they apply for Asahi Net internet connection service, and those who have already applied (or are already using) internet connection service and wish to additionally apply for the Fixed IP Address Option. Please follow the guide that corresponds to your situation.
To apply for Fixed IP Address Option, you need to apply for Asahi Net internet connection service.
Click the Apply button in the service page of the internet connection service you wish to use and apply.
Apply by calling Asahi Net English Customer Support.
You will be sent informational documents that are required to start using the service which you have applied for.
These are necessary to configure connection settings.
Depending on the service you applied for, and in cases where your application is processed as a service/course change, there may be no shipment of informational documents and/or devices.
After your IP address is assigned, you will receive a notification of your fixed IP address by post or fax, or by both.
Notification will be sent in method you requested in STEP 2.
Referring to the informational documents, configure connection settings on the device to start using the Fixed IP Address Option.
Notification will be sent in method you requested in STEP 1.
When you change the internet connection service, the Fixed IP Address Option will be canceled, and you will need to reapply for the Fixed IP Address Option after you have changed to the new internet connection service.
NotesFor notes and precautions on using the service, please read the Notes indicated on the Fixed IP Address Option page.
One global fixed IP address is assigned for each Asahi Net User ID.
An automatically generated host name with asahi-net.or.jp domain will be assigned to the fixed IP address on Asahi Net’s DNS server.
Asahi Net does not register forward lookup hostname for the assigned fixed IP address.
For details on assignment of fixed IP address, please refer to the following information.
No, it is not possible to change the fixed IP address once it is assigned.
With this service, you will be assigned an IP address that is automatically assigned to the communication device when you make the initial connection to internet using your Asahi Net User ID, which will then become your fixed IP address.
Asahi Net may change the assigned fixed IP address for certain reasons. In such case, we will notify you at least two weeks prior to the change.
Above application form for members is currently only available in Japanese. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Not an Asahi Net Member?
To use the Fixed IP Address Option, you need to apply for Asahi Net internet connection service.
Apply for Fixed IP Address Option together with Asahi Net internet connection service.
To use the Fixed IP Address Option (Pre-allocation), you need to apply for Asahi Net internet connection service.
Please visit the service page to apply for the internet connection service.