Changing your IP address

Quasi_Mojo · #**199** 09-11-2008

Check with IPBurger and see what it says your IP Address is. This is the one that eBay sees.
From what I've read, the IP only needs a change of one number.

Caseyjr86 · #**200** 09-15-2008

I had 4 ebay accounts, all on one ip.. One got suspeneded then 2 others following.. But I have one account that is still there (and selling..) Weird.. Just thought I would add that..

liverpool55 · #**201** 01-13-2009

i unpluged by BT homehub router overnight for 12 hours but my IP address did not change so found out how to change it manually in the local are connection > properties.
I only changed the last digit as i was worroed i would loose connection to the internet, is just changing the last digit of you IP address sufficiant to stop ebay from tracking you?

philly387 · #**202** 01-13-2009

Yes, as long as one number changes you are good to go!

OneLuv1979 · #**203** 01-15-2009

Hey guys , I have a PC and need to reset my IP adress , can a linksys router be reset ?
and how do i check my current IP ??

philly387 · #**204** 01-15-2009

i use What Is My IP Address? - IP Address Lookup, Internet Speed Test, IP Info, plus more to check my ip address...and search the forum on how to change your ip address with a linksys router

OneLuv1979 · #**205** 01-21-2009

I figured out how to get my IP but i only need to know how to reset a linksys router ...

I did a search and did not find anything .....

I will be going out of town for 3 days and really want to get this taken care of before i leave , and give it 3 days unplugged.....

Linksys anyone ?

yaw1800 · #**206** 01-21-2009

you kinda sorta actually answered your question

SevnSins · #**207** 01-26-2009

Has anyone had any experience with changing an IP address on an AT&T U-Verse gateway (TV, Internet, Phone). AT&T tech support is telling me that it can't be done, but I'm sure they are saying that to prevent hackers and such.

Thanks,

philly387 · #**208** 01-26-2009

do you use a router?

SevnSins · #**209** 01-26-2009

It's kind of a unique setup. Let me outline what I have, and maybe you/someone can help.

I have AT&T U-Verse, which provides TV over IP, Internet, and VOIP (Phone).
The main line comes in just like my previous DSL installation, and comes into a residential gateway.
The gateway has several ports (see attached image)
Of these ports; TV, CPUs, and phone can be connected to it.
Due to my many connection needs, I do have a Belkin router connected to in to facilitate my additional computers.
The coaxial connection is for connecting through standard coax, instead of ethernet.

Now; I have taken a look at the gateway setup, and there isn't any way to change/spoof the MAC address, so this isn't an option. Even if I could; the service would probably cease. I would have to call in the new MAC address to resume service, and also bring attention to myself from AT&T.

I have the Belkin router, but I don't see how this will help, since the gateway pulls the IP address that is seen globally.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

philly387 · #**210** 01-26-2009

If you can change your mac address when you login to your router, your ip address should change if you unplug your router and modem and plug them back in. I'm not very familiar with Belkin routers sorry.

SevnSins · #**211** 01-26-2009

Ok, so let me get this straight...

Even though my U-Verse gateway receives the "real" WAN IP (76.219...), and distributes private IPs (192.168...) to TVs, CPUs, and routers; I can change the MAC address on my router (or buy a new one), and be able to change the WAN IP set at the gateway? This doesn't seem correct, but I'll sure as heck try tonight.

**aspkin** · #**212** 01-26-2009

SevnSins, your setup is difficult...

If you are just managing ONE eBay/PayPal account sure take the time to reset your IP address, which by the looks of it will be a pain. If you're working with multiple accounts, you might want to look into dialup, or a secondary ISP.

philly387 · #**213** 01-26-2009

I would think it would be just like using a modem and router. Try using a different MAC Address and see what happens...nothing to lose.

SevnSins · #**214** 01-26-2009

I took the time to call AT&T back, and this support person confirmed that I DO have a dynamic IP configuration on my U-Verse account. She also stated that dynamic is standard, except for commercial accounts that MUST maintain their IP. With this said; I will continue turning off my gateway at night, and hope someone takes over my IP. I will also attempt the MAC address change on my router, and boot the gateway up with just the router connected. I will post back with my results.

SevnSins · #**215** 01-26-2009

Quick Question:

On my company laptop, I have access to my company VPN. I connect, went to whatsmyipaddress.com, and still had the same IP as if I were at home. How does the VPN workaround work? Does it cloak my home IP because I'm connected to the VPN?

**aspkin** · #**216** 01-27-2009

Cloak? No, it's a direct connection to your work's servers, which then routes you to the internet. If you were still on your old IP address, you weren't connected through your work's VPN.

SevnSins · #**217** 01-28-2009

Thanks Aspkin.

I just tried it again, and I was able to get a new IP by way of my VPN at my current location. I'm not at home, so I will run another test tonight.