Can my router give out multiple IP addresses

[Saintsfan]

I lost my ebay suspension virginity yesterday. Sucks. I'll keep it short though.

My wife started her account about 3 days before mine was suspended. But, I've already changed the IP. If she logs in to her account with the new IP and then I get my new account with the new IP will we be linked?

I have a cable modem -> router -> PC (desktop) and my wife uses a laptop with a built in wireless card. So here's my question. Is there any way to assign her a different IP on her laptop (through the router) and have a different IP on my desktop?

Thanks!

[aspkin]

I'm surprised your wife's account hasn't been suspended yet. It's most likely linked if you guys shared the same internet and personal information (name / address).

I'm sure there is a way to have one IP for the laptop and another IP for your desktop. Though I failed my Cisco class and can't help you there.

Maybe get a cheap second internet connection like dial-up.. or just switch IPs each time you connect to an account (it's not that hard). You have a lot of options if you just think about it.

Good luck!

[Saintsfan]

I could get a 2nd modem probably. Maybe that's the only solution.

Also, does anyone go back to their original account when the suspension is lifted?

[bigmac]

dosent your router give out a different ip then your desktop?

[Saintsfan]

Originally Posted by bigmac

dosent your router give out a different ip then your desktop?

No. My wife's laptop has the same IP as my desktop.

Wall - Cable Modem - Router - Port1 of Router to PC

Is there another way to do this?

[bigmac]

I thought i read that if you change your routers then each time you switch you get s new ip address

[aspkin]

Originally Posted by bigmac

I thought i read that if you change your routers then each time you switch you get s new ip address

Bigmac you're talking about something completely different.

Fulfer is talking about both computers connected to the router are getting the same IP address (which they should be); and wants to know how to get two different IPs for each computer.

I did the two modem thing for awhile fulfer.. it worked alright but was still a pain. You might as well get a mobile broadband card if you're going to do that.

[First Edition]

Yes, mobile broadband card is the way to go.

[Saintsfan]

I have an iPhone. I might try the teather option before I go mobile broadband. I'd rather go that route than spend the extra money on the mobile option.

[First Edition]

tethering an iphone is mobile broadband......

The device does not matter. You either have a dedicated connection card, or you use a phone as a modem. The technology / cellular connection are the same.

[Saintsfan]

Looks like I made the mistake of updating to the 3.1.3 and my phone isn't jailbroken. Any tips?

[First Edition]

Yes, get rid of ATT. Sprint or Verizon works great for this, and it's 59.99 per month, and no Luke Wilson commercials. Worth it for that alone.