Changing your IP address

Modee · 04-29-2007, 10:25 PM

For some reason this thread seems to have disappeared! so I am restarting.

The basics:
with cable modem, turn your modem off overnight, and you should get a new IP address. Some software may enable you to do this without turning the modem off.

If the new IP address does not show up overnight, wait a few days and try again. You will get a new IP address.

If you have a ROUTER (such as Airport) in the mix, the router may require some software tinkering to get it to release the old IP address and accept the new one from the modem, or you may need to disconnect the router for a while and connect the router directly for a while.

Modee · 04-29-2007, 10:26 PM

Dial Up - apparently dial up gets a new IP address every time it connects but I would verify with something like
IP Address Locator - Enter an IP address to find its location - Lookup Country Region City etc

jamesy · 05-01-2007, 03:17 AM

I have my broadband through my tv set top box.

for love nor money this will not let me reset my ip address. I have been on the phone to india about 20 times trying to help reset the darn thing with no success whatsoever. the only time it ever changed was when I went on holiday for 2 weeks in january and left the set top box off for the duration.

anyway, can somebody help me on this one. if I buy a modem and connect through that, rather than the set top box, will this give me a new IP address? I'm using a PC.

CPUGEEK · 05-01-2007, 10:51 AM

Go to command prompt.In xp click start, then run then type in the box cmd. That should bring up the black window. Then type Ipconfig /all , that should tell you your ip and when it expires.It should give the time and date that the ip address will expire, on the day that it expires just make sure to have your cpu and broadband shut off for about 24 hours. Then it should renew a new ip address lease. Thats what I do now with my cable modem. Hope that works..

You can also try a ipconfig /release, then wait 24 hours then type ipconfig /renew

jamesy · 05-01-2007, 01:22 PM

thanks mate, have done all that before and it still didn't work. it renewed itself much to my annoyance

jamesy · 05-02-2007, 11:11 AM

the other thing is that I switch between broadband and dial up several times a day. whenever I reconnect to broadband it renews the lease for 7 days. this is why I'd like to get a modem for my broadband if that will work. can anybody confirm or deny this for me?

CPUGEEK · 05-02-2007, 11:46 AM

i just read up on broadbands and if you set it so that you have to sign in for every session they will give you a new ip..

jamesy · 05-02-2007, 12:02 PM

thanks mate. still no joy!

with XP I'm doing the following:

network connection >> high speed internet >> change settings of this connection >> local area connection properties >> internet protocol (TCP/IP) >> properties

i then get the choice to connect automatically, or set it manually.

any suggestions how I set it to change each time I connect?

Modee · 05-02-2007, 03:11 PM

I use Macintosh, but I found that setting it manually does work if you want to try that. You must know the proper entries for IP, subnet mask, router address, DNS servers, etc. - everything.

CPUGEEK · 05-02-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesy

thanks mate. still no joy!

with XP I'm doing the following:

network connection >> high speed internet >> change settings of this connection >> local area connection properties >> internet protocol (TCP/IP) >> properties

i then get the choice to connect automatically, or set it manually.

any suggestions how I set it to change each time I connect?

Jamesy, did you get my PM????

jamesy · 05-03-2007, 02:14 AM

yes mate I did and I have replied

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 09:33 AM

If you have a broadband connection. the only way to change the IP address is to change the MAC address for your network interface card. Which means if you buy a new NIC then you will get a new IP address for your cable modem. Or you can but a cheap router, the router will have a new MAC address which will in return change your ip address. Some routers will also allow you to change the MAC address of the router manually, which will allow you to change your IP address whenever you want. I use a Belkin router, and it works great.

jamesy · 05-03-2007, 10:07 AM

which belkin do you use?

do you know which models let you change the MAC address?

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 10:16 AM

I have 2 diffrent routers I just bought a belkin Wireless G router for $40.00 from compusa.com. And this allows me to do it.

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 10:18 AM

It comes with an advanced user interface that allows you change all of the settings via a web address that they provide.

CPUGEEK · 05-03-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EbayHater

If you have a broadband connection. the only way to change the IP address is to change the MAC address for your network interface card. Which means if you buy a new NIC then you will get a new IP address for your cable modem. Or you can but a cheap router, the router will have a new MAC address which will in return change your ip address. Some routers will also allow you to change the MAC address of the router manually, which will allow you to change your IP address whenever you want. I use a Belkin router, and it works great.

Thats not true. I have a cable modem with NO routers and I change my IP Address all the time..I don't know why it isn't working for some people but it works for me.

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 10:21 AM

Also the whole renew your IP address by releasing it through CMD. doesnt work with my cable modem. You have to change your mac address.

CPUGEEK · 05-03-2007, 10:22 AM

Iheard another way to change your mac address which I use to do waaay back in the day to get a new ip is use this software..You can spoof your mac address which will allow you to get a new ip...

Hide-My-IP.Com - Hide My MAC Address

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 10:22 AM

I guess it depends on your Cable company.

EbayHater · 05-03-2007, 10:23 AM

The problem with IP spoofing is sometimes you get an IP address in another country.

04-29-2007, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (63) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,807 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Activity: 91% Longevity: 99%	Changing your IP address For some reason this thread seems to have disappeared! so I am restarting. The basics: with cable modem, turn your modem off overnight, and you should get a new IP address. Some software may enable you to do this without turning the modem off. If the new IP address does not show up overnight, wait a few days and try again. You will get a new IP address. If you have a ROUTER (such as Airport) in the mix, the router may require some software tinkering to get it to release the old IP address and accept the new one from the modem, or you may need to disconnect the router for a while and connect the router directly for a while.

05-01-2007, 03:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	IP questions part 5640... I have my broadband through my tv set top box. for love nor money this will not let me reset my ip address. I have been on the phone to india about 20 times trying to help reset the darn thing with no success whatsoever. the only time it ever changed was when I went on holiday for 2 weeks in january and left the set top box off for the duration. anyway, can somebody help me on this one. if I buy a modem and connect through that, rather than the set top box, will this give me a new IP address? I'm using a PC.

05-01-2007, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
CPUGEEK MU iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	Go to command prompt.In xp click start, then run then type in the box cmd. That should bring up the black window. Then type Ipconfig /all , that should tell you your ip and when it expires.It should give the time and date that the ip address will expire, on the day that it expires just make sure to have your cpu and broadband shut off for about 24 hours. Then it should renew a new ip address lease. Thats what I do now with my cable modem. Hope that works.. You can also try a ipconfig /release, then wait 24 hours then type ipconfig /renew Last edited by Modee; 07-01-2008 at 08:17 AM.

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04-29-2007, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (63) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,807 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Activity: 91% Longevity: 99%	Dial Up - apparently dial up gets a new IP address every time it connects but I would verify with something like IP Address Locator - Enter an IP address to find its location - Lookup Country Region City etc

05-01-2007, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	thanks mate, have done all that before and it still didn't work. it renewed itself much to my annoyance

05-02-2007, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	the other thing is that I switch between broadband and dial up several times a day. whenever I reconnect to broadband it renews the lease for 7 days. this is why I'd like to get a modem for my broadband if that will work. can anybody confirm or deny this for me?

05-02-2007, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
CPUGEEK MU iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	i just read up on broadbands and if you set it so that you have to sign in for every session they will give you a new ip..

05-02-2007, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	thanks mate. still no joy! with XP I'm doing the following: network connection >> high speed internet >> change settings of this connection >> local area connection properties >> internet protocol (TCP/IP) >> properties i then get the choice to connect automatically, or set it manually. any suggestions how I set it to change each time I connect?

05-02-2007, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (63) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,807 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Activity: 91% Longevity: 99%	I use Macintosh, but I found that setting it manually does work if you want to try that. You must know the proper entries for IP, subnet mask, router address, DNS servers, etc. - everything.

05-03-2007, 02:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	yes mate I did and I have replied

05-03-2007, 09:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	If you have a broadband connection. the only way to change the IP address is to change the MAC address for your network interface card. Which means if you buy a new NIC then you will get a new IP address for your cable modem. Or you can but a cheap router, the router will have a new MAC address which will in return change your ip address. Some routers will also allow you to change the MAC address of the router manually, which will allow you to change your IP address whenever you want. I use a Belkin router, and it works great.

05-03-2007, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
jamesy eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	which belkin do you use? do you know which models let you change the MAC address?

05-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	I have 2 diffrent routers I just bought a belkin Wireless G router for $40.00 from compusa.com. And this allows me to do it.

05-03-2007, 10:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	It comes with an advanced user interface that allows you change all of the settings via a web address that they provide.

05-03-2007, 10:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	Also the whole renew your IP address by releasing it through CMD. doesnt work with my cable modem. You have to change your mac address.

05-03-2007, 10:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
CPUGEEK MU iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	Iheard another way to change your mac address which I use to do waaay back in the day to get a new ip is use this software..You can spoof your mac address which will allow you to get a new ip... Hide-My-IP.Com - Hide My MAC Address

05-03-2007, 10:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	I guess it depends on your Cable company.

05-03-2007, 10:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
EbayHater eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 86%	The problem with IP spoofing is sometimes you get an IP address in another country.