Changing ip with cox.

Mr2005 · #1 11-02-2012

I have cox as an internet provider. The method mentioned in the book don't work with cox. To get it too reset, I have have my modem off for 1-3 days. It releases my ip out then when I turn on the cable modem it captures a new ip.

I am considering buying a couple of cable modems to rotate, but before I do I wants to see if anyone was aware if there is software that could assist or if there is another option.

Suggestions appreciate..

MM78 · #2 11-02-2012

There is no Software to help with changing IP's. I would suggest you get a Dongle for your IP needs.

bballaw1 · #3 11-02-2012

I have cox and have no problem. Maybe a new router would work? I use a Netgear router and it has never failed in letting me change IPs

Mr2005 · #4 11-02-2012

Bball,

What is your process for resetting your cox? Maybe I am doing something wrong?

My set up is my cable line comes into my cable modem, then to my wifi router then to my pc.

sax4 · #5 11-02-2012

Tethering/Dongling is the safest/most convenient method in my opinion.

Mr2005 · #6 11-05-2012

thanks all.

can anyone steer me in the right direction to discover what a dongle is. I did a search but only found other posts advising people to get a dongle. I have no idea what a dongle is or how it works.

Any help or direction is very much appreciated.

rsot · #7 11-05-2012

That is the best option with cox - to turn on and off the modem - few posts on dongles though...have you searched it yet?

Mr2005 · #8 11-05-2012

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Originally Posted by rsot

That is the best option with cox - to turn on and off the modem - few posts on dongles though...have you searched it yet?

Are you powering off the cable modem via the power button or actually removing the power cord.?

I tried Searching for dongles but still don't understand it. Will try again today.

Mr2005 · #9 11-05-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsot

That is the best option with cox - to turn on and off the modem - few posts on dongles though...have you searched it yet?

Are you powering off the cable modem via the power button or actually removing the power cord.?

I tried Searching for dongles but still don't understand it. Will try again today.