Quick Question about Resetting Modem/Router

dmb8183 · #1 07-08-2014

Hi guys!

Just a quick question for the pros...

I have Comcast Cable Internet, and I connect wirelessly through a Netgear router. My question is...when I switch user accounts on my computer and then change the MAC address, it seems that my IP address changes automatically between accounts. I check IPBurger, and it shows a different IP address immediately after changing the MAC address. So, is it necessary to unplug the router and modem if the IP address is already changed? If not, I have been wasting a lot of time running ~10 accounts and taking about 10 minutes to change between each account. Thanks in advance!!

**aspkin** · #2 07-08-2014

Hmm.. sounds like your modem auto resets when it detects the router's MAC address change..

As long as your IP address changes you're good to go.

dmb8183 · #3 07-08-2014

Thanks Aspkin!

Yes, the internet completely disconnects and reconnects when the MAC address is changed. This is gonna make life so much easier, thanks again for your input!