Changing IP address while in college

cainhoffman · #1 08-26-2010

Hi everyone,

I'm in college right now and am having issues changing my IP address.

First, I have been told by the network administrators that the entire campus internet service is on dynamic IP, so that isn't an issue.

I have a Linksys router hooked up in my room and I've been changing the MAC address, but I can't get a different IP. I think the network isn't allowing my router to latch onto a different IP address.

Any ideas or thoughts?

cainhoffman · #2 08-26-2010

Actually, I just realized I would have to reset the modem, and not just the router.

Unfortunately, there is no modem...just an ethernet cable plugged into the wall and into a router.

So could I simply buy a modem, hook my router to it, and then be able to change IP addresses?

First Edition · #3 08-26-2010

Your router isn't the modem.... you'll have to reset the modem somehow....

Rough situation. Try logging on in a different spot on campus, or off campus at one of the many businesses in the area with free wifi

First Edition · #4 08-26-2010

If you buy a modem, you'll have to get a new ISP.... which is money... and I'm not sure if the campus will allow that. Try a verizon connection card. 60 a month, but it's well worth it, IMO

cainhoffman · #5 08-26-2010

Verizon Connection Card...do I need a verizon plan?

First Edition · #6 08-26-2010

it's 60 a month, that's the plan... but you can use it anywhere you get VZW phone service. It's sweet. And new ip every time like a charm.

cainhoffman · #7 08-26-2010

Awesome, I'll look into it, thanks.

Do you have a link to the plan? Verizon's site isn't the easiest to navigate.

First Edition · #8 08-26-2010

all you need to know...

59.99 a month, gives you 5gb of access. It is not taxed like a phone, because it can not dial 911, so you'll only pay like 60.08 total a month. MOst devices are free with contract, and because you're in college, you can probably get your activation fee waived.

You also have 30 days to try it out... if you don't like it, take it back.

cainhoffman · #9 08-26-2010

Any way to maintain or lock an IP address for a while?

Like, keep my internet browser open?

philly387 · #10 08-26-2010

Here you are sir...

Verizon Wireless - Mobile Broadband - Plans

rsot · #11 08-26-2010

Keep a browser open with livestream going on - music channel, tv something, whatever - last I checked, that worked.

Edit: good ole college times.

First Edition · #12 08-26-2010

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Originally Posted by cainhoffman

Any way to maintain or lock an IP address for a while?

Like, keep my internet browser open?

What stealth purpose would that serve?

And to my knowledge, no... leaving a browser session open will not guarantee a constant (static) ip. This is up to the modem.

philly387 · #13 08-26-2010

I don't believe the IP address will change if you are constantly using bandwidth (watch streaming video). It wouldn't make sense because if you were downloading something, it would get disconnected if your IP changed.

First Edition · #14 08-26-2010

I think the connection would just get interrupted for a few minutes.... no big deal.

For example.... I was once a regional manager for a retail chain, we opened a new store one day, and we couldn't get internet, so we purchased air cards to run the computers, to get an internet connection. our POS system required a Static IP, or someone in IT to register our ip to connect to our corporate system.... we had to call in every few hours to give them the new ip, because it kept changing, despite having a constant stream

cainhoffman · #15 08-27-2010

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Originally Posted by First Edition

What stealth purpose would that serve?

And to my knowledge, no... leaving a browser session open will not guarantee a constant (static) ip. This is up to the modem.

It would keep the IP address the same, which helps make a stealth account look more stable than one in which the IP is constantly changing.

First Edition · #16 08-27-2010

I have to disagree... I don't think the ip matters at all, as far as being the same all the time. It is not typical for someone to have a Static IP. ebays knows it's 2010, people are mobile, and connect from many different sources. If you're planning on keeping a browser open with a connection card.... don't do it. If it's streaming data, you'll get a fat bill in the mail.

IMO, that method will not guarantee a Static IP.

cainhoffman · #17 08-27-2010

Perhaps you're right. We'll see how it goes then. Thanks for the tips!

healthnut88 · #18 08-27-2010

Great Advice First Ed. !!

First Edition · #19 08-27-2010

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Originally Posted by cainhoffman

Perhaps you're right. We'll see how it goes then. Thanks for the tips!

That is typically the case