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I have suucessfully configured a Wireless USB 3g modem using Sakisg3g for Raspberry pi, and am able to access internet on pi using it.
I want to stream a video over the internet all the time , for which I need a static Ip address.

Is it possible to assign a static Ip address for the USB dongle ??? If yes, how to do so ??

Will that work everytime ???

If I understand correctly, you've created a ppp connection to your 3G internet provider using a USB 3G modem, right?
If so, the IP address you receive, is most likely assigned by your internet provider.

The bad: most 3G carriers won't even provide you with a public IP, let alone a static one. This means that if you want to approach your pi from the internet, using a fixed IP, you're probably out of luck unless you have a ton of $€£ to spend.

The good: think about using openvpn or similar to connect to your LAN, or establish a reverse ssh tunnel using autossh.
Once that is done, you will be able to reach your pi over that channel.

Dave Driesen
Linux dev and oldskool elite

Yes, I'm using PPP protocol.

I could not understand by what you meant, as i'm a newbie.

So, you say its impossible to get static ip for the usb modem, without spending money.

I did not get the other part you said.

You will not get a static IP from a 3G provider, also your IP is highly likely to be internal anyway like a NAT router which basically means your Pi cannot receive incoming connections.

Richard S.