IP Address

[gresty]

Hi,

I'm in the process of trying to set up a stealth account, I've got as far as setting up a new ip address and I'm completely lost!

I have been on ip burger, noted down my current ip address. I don't know if there is a difference between a router and a modem but I just have a modem. I don't have a manual for this so I don't know how to access the setup page (typing 192.168.0.1 in my browser doesn't work).

I would be very grateful for some help please. Thanks

[easy.bake.oven]

Try typing 192.168.1.1

What modem you got and who is your service provider. If sky or bt it is easy to get a new ip.

[gresty]

I'm with talk talk and I have a mac computer.

[NoneOther]

Originally Posted by gresty

Hi,

I'm in the process of trying to set up a stealth account, I've got as far as setting up a new ip address and I'm completely lost!

I have been on ip burger, noted down my current ip address. I don't know if there is a difference between a router and a modem but I just have a modem. I don't have a manual for this so I don't know how to access the setup page (typing 192.168.0.1 in my browser doesn't work).

I would be very grateful for some help please. Thanks

Just turn off your modem, leave it a minute or so then turn it back on.

Reopen your browser and IP Burger to check you IP again. It will probably have changed.

There is no need to access the setup page to change IP if your service is dynamic.

All you need to do is turn it off and on again.

[livingdaylight]

I am with Virgin Media and switching the Hub off and back off doesn't change IP.

192.168.0.1 gets me to the hub page.
Question is what do I change the mac address to?
Is it just the last two letter? or one of the letters?
and what to? does it matter?

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by gresty

I'm with talk talk and I have a mac computer.

That IP is static

Not much will work.

You could consider getting another dongle.

[livingdaylight]

Originally Posted by livingdaylight

I am with Virgin Media and switching the Hub off and back off doesn't change IP.

192.168.0.1 gets me to the hub page.
Question is what do I change the mac address to?
Is it just the last two letter? or one of the letters?

and if I re-insert one or two of the letters it will predictively give me back that same IP. Is this what we do, to control which IP we're logging into for which account?

[JamesNorth101]

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ip-addr...super-hub.html - Read though that. It outlines the best way to change IP address on VM

[livingdaylight]

Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ip-addr...super-hub.html - Read though that. It outlines the best way to change IP address on VM

Thanx, James.

Now I need a new router

Can I really not do it through accessing the Hub, like this?

[JRaynor101]

Originally Posted by livingdaylight

Thanx, James.

Now I need a new router

Can I really not do it through accessing the Hub, like this?

If you use media access control on the router, changing that will cause the device to stop being able to connect. That's only a green list of sorts, assigning static local addresses to other networked devices identified by the MAC.

[JRaynor101]

Originally Posted by gresty

I'm with talk talk and I have a mac computer.

If you are on a mac, open up a terminal windows and type:
"route -n get default", without the " " then press return. You'll get a window like this.

It's the bit next to "gateway" that will tell you the address you need to connect to in order to get router settings.

Note that it doesn't matter what you change in there, you're only changing local IP settings. If you want to change how you are seen on eBay or amazon, you'll need to change your external IP.

TalkTalk consumer broadband has dynamic IPs so all you need to do is turn your modem on and off to change the IP. TalkTalk business however only provides static IPs: If this is your contract, you cannot change your IP without talking to TalkTalk first.

[strictly51]

I'm with Sky, is it as easy as turning off then back on? Sorry also not very good with computers, only been on the forum a day and trying to take in as much as possible

[JRaynor101]

Originally Posted by strictly51

I'm with Sky, is it as easy as turning off then back on? Sorry also not very good with computers, only been on the forum a day and trying to take in as much as possible

Sky don't offer Static IP addresses at all, so it should be that simple.

Turn it off, leave it a few minutes and turn it back on. It'll get a new IP you can check on whatsmyip.com and if it's not different, just repeat.

[livingdaylight]

I have a mac mini and a windows laptop using Virgin Media isp
Is the only way with VM to turn it into modem and attach another router as has been mentioned?

alternatively get a dongle, right?

[JamesNorth101]

Originally Posted by strictly51

I'm with Sky, is it as easy as turning off then back on? Sorry also not very good with computers, only been on the forum a day and trying to take in as much as possible

Best way to find out is to try it.

It may be as easy as that, but that depends on the lease time that each MAC address has on an IP.

Record your IP, turn the box off, turn it on, compare new IP. If its changed your good to go.

Originally Posted by livingdaylight

I have a mac mini and a windows laptop using Virgin Media isp
Is the only way with VM to turn it into modem and attach another router as has been mentioned?

alternatively get a dongle, right?

Its the easiest way which is why I wrote the explanation for everyone to be able to use. There are other ways, but its slower and much more hassle.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by strictly51

I'm with Sky, is it as easy as turning off then back on? Sorry also not very good with computers, only been on the forum a day and trying to take in as much as possible

Don't worry about taking everything in very quickly. It gives an information overload. Not worth the hassles.

Many users have a Static IP with Sky.

I checked your IP & it does appear to be static.

Your option will be to consider a dongle.

[rsot]

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/multipl...cel-sheet.html

For keeping track of IPs too (just saying)