Easy IP change

[stealth]

I was reading a lot on the subject from easy DOS commands ipconfig/release, ipconfig/renew (which doesn't work by the way) to a complicated VAN MAC router address change (which interrupted my internet connection for good) and still not finding the way to go. When I bought a new Linksys router it did change the IP, but going back to the old Netgear router did not change the IP back again. Obviosly it was not a practical solution. So, I'm now considering returning the Linksys back to BestBuy, but the fact that it was on sale and Ive got now the N-broadband versus the old G-network makes me think about keeping it, anyways.
Anyhow: Here's the the brilliant way tp change the IP address that I stumbled upon accidentally and it works like a charm!

I normally use the main desktop computer and three laptops connected wirelessly through the router configuration. One time I connected one of my laptops directly to the modem and... I got a brand spanking new IP address! Went on IPChicken, IPBurger, What's my IP websites to verify that and yes - it is a new unique IP, nothing remotely close to the old I had, even the numbers sequence is unique: xx.xx.xxx.xxx - the old one and xx.xxx.xxx.xx is the new pattern. The beauty of it is that when I need to go back to my wireless configuration, all I have to do is hook the modem to the router, reset the modem and the old IP address is right there. Vua la!
Pretty simple and effective way.

[shoot2kill]

this is easier..................

[isellmore59]

I have tried firmware upgrade,connect router to computer,shut off for 10 minutes,nothing,ip still the same.Im using a lynksys N model #wrt160n v3
and using windstream dsl router.Any ideas?

[lakeman]

Have you logged into the router and changed the MAC address?

[onceuponatime]

I'm know this has been discussed here before, but just in case, the EASY way I get a new IP address (every time) is
1. I now PAY for an aol account to use with dial up.
2. I open firefox after signing on to AOL (via dialup) and use firefox to sign on to ebay and paypal.
3. Before signing on to paypal or ebay I check the ip address and keep a meticulous record of every IP.
4. MOST IMPORTANT.....I disconnect the cable connection to my computer so that if I get knocked offline or firefox has to "resend" the information it WON'T be my static cable IP. It's very important to disconnect your cable wire so that inadvertant mistakes don't happen if you are using dial up. I learned the hard way.

[isellmore59]

I went into router and it says cloned mac address with number and letters.
Do i have to do anything becide change mac address and do i change the whole thing or part?the last 2 of the mac address are 1D.I changed this
to 2D and saved and still same ip,Any info please.Thanks.

[lakeman]

There are several threads here explaining step by step but I will tell you how quickly. Change the last set to let's 5A then click save. Unplug modem and router for 30 seconds. Plug the router in first, wait a few seconds and then plug the modem in and check your ip.

[isellmore59]

changed last 2 set to 5A and unpluged router and modem for 30 seconds
and then router back on and then modem,checked with ip burger
and ip didnt change.Whats wrong?

[lakeman]

You might have a Static IP.. Just to make sure use a second ip checker because I have found several times even after you change your ip and reload the site, the site won't really reload, so check whatismyip.com and see if it has changed.

[isellmore59]

Would it be safe to use with the ebay and paypal account from you and i have formated my computer and gone to windows 7.Alright to go ahead
with setup with same ip as i had before or will it be a problem with ebay?

[isellmore59]

no change in ip with different website.Can i use this same ip with everything else different?