what do you mean "server pool"?
try connecting using /server irc.dal.net
I am a long way from the USA and it works fine. As for your ip problems, I am convinced you dont understand the dhcp functions or NAT functions or how routers work. Taking into account you want to run an fserver, wouldnt it be better to understand how the router and your internet connection works BEFORE attempting fserves ?
Just my 2 cents
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