A residential IP is a dynamic IP address supplied by a carrier, while a native IP is a fixed IP address obtained directly from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). So, is it better to use a residential IP or is it more advantageous to choose a native IP? This is a much debated topic. Below I will discuss this issue from three aspects: network stability, access speed and risk of being blocked.
## Network Stability
First, let's look at the network stability aspect. Residential IPs are likely to change frequently in use because they are dynamically assigned. Comparatively, the native IP is fixed. So, which one is more stable in terms of network connectivity?
A stable network connection is important for developers and operators. Residential IPs, which may change frequently, may cause inconvenience to users as well as additional management and maintenance work for developers. Native IP, on the other hand, maintains a fixed connection and reduces the overhead of establishing and maintaining connections.
## Access Speed
Next, let's focus on access speed. Access speed is an important metric in Internet applications. Is it accidental that you see the word "indicator" a little slap, haha. When you have a web application that requires frequent interactions with the server, the access speed will directly affect the user experience and efficiency.
There are some differences in access speeds between residential IPs and native IPs. When using a residential IP, access may be slower due to network load and other factors. Native IP, on the other hand, provides a more stable and faster access experience. Of course, the differences are diminishing due to the continuous development of network technology.
On the code example, it is shown below:
import requests
def get_content(url): response = requests.get(url).
response = requests.get(url)
return response.text
Above is a simple Python code example for getting the content of a web page using the requests library. This code can be run in different IP environments. Note that when using a residential IP, it may be necessary to add a retry mechanism or take other measures to improve the robustness of the code due to network stability and access speed issues.
## Risk of being blocked
Finally, let's look at the risk of being banned. In some cases, it may be possible to get banned from the server for a number of reasons. Residential IPs, being dynamically assigned, there may be some cases where the IP address is blocked. Whereas, native IPs have a lower risk of being blocked due to the fact that they are fixed.
Of course, being blocked does not mean that we are no longer able to access certain websites, but rather that our requests may be blocked by the server and we may not be able to get the data properly. Therefore, in some scenarios where frequent web requests are required, it is relatively more prudent to use a native IP.
## Summary
To summarize, residential IP and native IP have their own advantages. Residential IP may have some shortcomings in network stability and access speed, but due to its dynamic allocation, it is suitable for some scenarios with low IP requirements. Native IP has more advantages in network stability, access speed and the risk of being blocked, and is suitable for some scenarios with higher IP requirements.
Therefore, when choosing whether to use a residential IP or a native IP, you need to make a reasonable choice based on specific application scenarios and needs. We hope the above discussion can provide you with some reference and wish you can make a wise decision when choosing IP!