[HELP] eBay and restarting modem

[bmwfan]

Hey guys! So I’m still a tiny bit confused after a few posts I’ve read.

I have a MacBook with a brand new user I created just for my eBay Stealth.

My question is I’ve had maybe 2-3 eBay accounts banned on this WiFi I have at home so I’m afraid that by restarting the modem the new IP address it gives me may have been used on the past eBay accounts that have been banned.

So my question is, is it safe to use eBay Stealth on my WiFi here even though I’ve had past ebays banned on the WiFi and on this laptop?

I have a new user account and everything.

And with logging IPs why do would I need to track them? Why’s it bad to use the same IP if it’s a clean eBay account? Wouldn’t it look suspicious if they’re different IPs every time?

Thanks everyone so much, this site has helped me a lot.

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My question is I’ve had maybe 2-3 eBay accounts banned on this WiFi I have at home so I’m afraid that by restarting the modem the new IP address it gives me may have been used on the past eBay accounts that have been banned.

Usually not a big deal, IPs get recycled and reused (unless yours is static). Just make sure to keep log/keep track going forward from here.

And with logging IPs why do would I need to track them?

To avoid exactly what you described in your previous question. Getting linked to an old suspended account.

Wouldn’t it look suspicious if they’re different IPs every time?

Nope. I think most people have dynamic IPs. So it changes every time.

[bmwfan]

Thanks! And how would I know if the new ip it gives me has been used in the past with the banned accounts? That’s my worry, because I won’t know if that ip was used in the past on the banned accounts.

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Thanks! And how would I know if the new ip it gives me has been used in the past with the banned accounts? That’s my worry, because I won’t know if that ip was used in the past on the banned accounts.

As I said, you can't do anything about the past. Going forward, just make sure you're keeping track of things.

IP alone doesn't always link accounts, especially when it was an IP from the past. Other factors will link you, i.e. using account same user account, similar details etc.

[bmwfan]

Oh okay. Last question I promise!

Should I just go the safer route and buy a USB WiFi device?

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Oh okay. Last question I promise!

You're better off asking all the questions you need to, than making a mistake later. So ask away! There's bound to be someone else who comes along, reads the answers, and finds it of some use...

Should I just go the safer route and buy a USB WiFi device?

Personally, I'd recommend it.

If you're really concerned about IP. Check these guys out >>> IPBurger.

[bmwfan]

Okay I’ll check them out!!

I’m gonna but a usb WiFi stick from Walmart. Is it okay if it used my actual WiFi at home? It is safer I’m assuming?

[bmwfan]

I meant to say buy *

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Okay I’ll check them out!!

I’m gonna but a usb WiFi stick from Walmart. Is it okay if it used my actual WiFi at home? It is safer I’m assuming?

You can get a USB Dongle version - connects directly into your USB port. I prefer that, no faffing about and more importantly, no accidentally connecting to your home wifi.

You can also get a MiFi - that doesn't use your home wifi. It lets you connect to it using the Wifi on your laptop.

Hope that made sense. When you buy such device, your home internet is out of the equation. It's not of any concern no more.

[bmwfan]

Wow! You are amazing for helping me so much!!

Do they sell these at Walmart?

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Wow! You are amazing for helping me so much!!

Do they sell these at Walmart?

Not from the US, so don't know really :(

I'm certain you can find them on Amazon.

[bmwfan]

Okay no problem!

So they do sell dongles at Walmart, and it looks like it does connect to a WiFi. I’m assuming it connects to mine? But that’s okay since it’s a separate device correct? Thanks!!!!!

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Okay no problem!

So they do sell dongles at Walmart, and it looks like it does connect to a WiFi. I’m assuming it connects to mine? But that’s okay since it’s a separate device correct? Thanks!!!!!

It should work fine.

P.S. Its your laptop that connects to this device. Nothing else.

[bmwfan]

Okay, I’m at Walmart right now about to buy one. It says it connects to my WiFi router at home. I’m really confused on how it will help because it’s just using my WiFi at home, but I’ll see!

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Okay, I’m at Walmart right now about to buy one. It says it connects to my WiFi router at home. I’m really confused on how it will help because it’s just using my WiFi at home, but I’ll see!

What the make and model?

Some USB dongles plug into your wifi router, and then every device connected to router can use the mobile data service.

[bmwfan]

Im still here because I’ve been deciding if I need to get it or not. It’s a netgear wireless AC adapter, AC600 Dual Band. I just wanna make sure if I plug it into my computer an it uses the WiFi from my
House I’ll be OK.

[bmwfan]

Decided not to get it, just gonna do IPBurger on my
Laptop and I should be good right?

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Decided not to get it, just gonna do IPBurger on my
Laptop and I should be good right?

That'd be a better option. Just follow their instructions to ensure you set it up properly. You'll be good to go.

[bmwfan]

Okay. So should I log onto the user account I use for stealth and purchase IPBurger?

And after I do purchase it I should be good logging onto eBay with no problem?

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Originally Posted by bmwfan

Okay. So should I log onto the user account I use for stealth and purchase ipburger?

And after I do purchase it I should be good logging onto eBay with no problem?

If your ebay/paypal account is in the US, head over to IPBurger and buy their fresh dedicated US IP service.

They'll fire over login details shortly afterwards. See their support section, lots and lots of guides/tutorials.

Once you've set it up, then you can login to your ebay/paypal, should be fine. I'd advise you just browse first few days, don't buy, sell, withdraw, or do anything that can potentially be construed as risky activity.

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@OP, thank Play for all the help provided.