Want to make sure i am doing my ip change correctly.

[FrankieJ23]

Ok so i have have roadrunner which sticks me with an ip that will not change. I've kept it unplugged for long periods of time and nothing. Here's the setup

If this should be moved please do so, figured this was the best section for this.

cable providers cable modem (connects the LAN line and internet)
I use a Verizon actiontec wireless router, I've been trying to play with the mac address but it will not let me modify anything having to do with the MAC address.

Friend of mine from here also said to pick up a linksys router and connect through that. Now my question is i have my modem\router upstairs. Can i just connect my linksys router up to my laptop and have the linksys router pickup the single from my Verizon router and just change my mac from the linksys since i have it hooked up hardwire to my laptop? If this isn't making sense please let me know i will word it better.

[mdcc394]

you've already said the verizon router doesnt let you do anything so forget about that...
hook up like this:

coaxial from wall > modem > linksys router > laptop/pc (not on wireless but through NIC)
some routers will let u access the admin page even if your pc/laptop is connected to one of the 4 lan ports...some you must connect to the wan port from pc to get to admin page....

im gonna assume u read the stealth guide since you are already messing with the mac address on router.....so find the settings for that in your linksys admin page...change and reboot devices...if you have new ip then all is ok..if not then i am pretty sure you are on Static IP...of course u can always call them and find out before all this

[FrankieJ23]

i got it lol i was totally overlooking a key point