IP address

JDL · Feb 26, 2009

is there a way i can change my IP address, with out haven to move.

bidask · Feb 26, 2009

1) check your current ip address at http://www.whatismyip.com/

2) unplug your cable from the wall for a few minutes. then plug it in again. you will automatically get a new ip address. make sure you're unplugging it from the wall. unplugging the connection to your router won't do anything.

3) check your ip address again. if it's different, then you didn't stay unplugged long enough. retry. you shouldn't need to stay unplugged for more than 10 minutes.

moarla · Feb 26, 2009

change to a new ISP

JDL · Feb 26, 2009

Quote from bidask:

1) check your current ip address at http://www.whatismyip.com/

2) unplug your cable from the wall for a few minutes. then plug it in again. you will automatically get a new ip address. make sure you're unplugging it from the wall. unplugging the connection to your router won't do anything.

3) check your ip address again. if it's different, then you didn't stay unplugged long enough. retry. you shouldn't need to stay unplugged for more than 10 minutes.

:eek: thanks

dont · Feb 26, 2009

Try Hide IP NG

bidask · Feb 26, 2009

Quote from bidask:

1) check your current ip address at http://www.whatismyip.com/

2) unplug your cable from the wall for a few minutes. then plug it in again. you will automatically get a new ip address. make sure you're unplugging it from the wall. unplugging the connection to your router won't do anything.

3) check your ip address again. if it's different, then you didn't stay unplugged long enough. retry. you shouldn't need to stay unplugged for more than 10 minutes.

Edit: For #3, I meant to say

"if it's the same, then you didn't stay unplugged long enough."

moarla · Feb 26, 2009

when you have a fix IP adress like me, you cant change it

auspiv · Feb 26, 2009

Quote from bidask:

1) check your current ip address at http://www.whatismyip.com/

2) unplug your cable from the wall for a few minutes. then plug it in again. you will automatically get a new ip address. make sure you're unplugging it from the wall. unplugging the connection to your router won't do anything.

3) check your ip address again. if it's different, then you didn't stay unplugged long enough. retry. you shouldn't need to stay unplugged for more than 10 minutes.

sometimes even this isn't enough to get a new ip address. we've had the same address with comcast cable internet for close to 2 years now.

moarla · Feb 26, 2009

again: there are 2 poss:
a) fix IP
b) variable IP

a) your IP will be the same a lifetime
b) your IP changes everytime yourequest a new one

check what your ISP gives you ...

stevegee58 · Feb 26, 2009

Quote from auspiv:

sometimes even this isn't enough to get a new ip address. we've had the same address with comcast cable internet for close to 2 years now.

Same here. IP addresses assigned by comcast are effectively fixed even though technically they're DHCP.

You can prolly call their tech support line and get them to change it. Not sure why you'd want to, though.