For those that unplug ur router to change ip's

bluegrass1 · #1 03-29-2016

I just wanted to share this call me lazy but instead of getting up to unplug my router everytime I need a new ip ....I got this

Etekcity Indoor Wireless Remote Control Power Outlet Light Switches 2 Pack White - Walmart.com

phaz0rz · #2 03-29-2016

SPAM.

"smart" home products are insanely popular and are being sold everywhere, haha. But thanks for that..

rsot · #3 03-29-2016

Nice find bluegrass1 - one of the times that if it isn't needed urgently...I might be tempted to buy from China hah

GreenBean · #4 03-29-2016

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Originally Posted by rsot

Nice find bluegrass1 - one of the times that if it isn't needed urgently...I might be tempted to buy from China hah

Careful of your track record there, rsot

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**aspkin** · #5 03-29-2016

I was seriously considering one of those devices for office lighting.. I guess they would be good for resetting the cable modem too!

Though.. now I use a Verizon MiFi device off eBay. :/

rsot · #6 03-29-2016

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Originally Posted by aspkin

I was seriously considering one of those devices for office lighting.. I guess they would be good for resetting the cable modem too!

Though.. now I use a Verizon MiFi device off eBay. :/

Physical activity -1 :(

dallis · #7 03-29-2016

I use a light on/off remote control to turn my router off and on. Works great. Easy.

Dmshark25 · #8 03-29-2016

I have comcast or Xfinity, and a couple years back i just decided to try changing the mac thru router settings and than after i applied that i would just click reboot router also in router settings and that does it the ip will change.

When i first started i would power on and off the modem and router, which added some time. Now i never need to reset or power on/off the modem, just reset router thru router settings

If anyone has xfinity see if it works, this will make it even less of a hassle

MM78 · #9 03-29-2016

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Originally Posted by aspkin

now I use a Verizon MiFi device off eBay. :/

Thanks Toooooo...... *cough*

dbcreator11 · #10 03-30-2016

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Originally Posted by Dmshark25

I have comcast or Xfinity, and a couple years back i just decided to try changing the mac thru router settings and than after i applied that i would just click reboot router also in router settings and that does it the ip will change.

When i first started i would power on and off the modem and router, which added some time. Now i never need to reset or power on/off the modem, just reset router thru router settings

If anyone has xfinity see if it works, this will make it even less of a hassle

Also depends on the router u use. At home I have a older dual band router not AC or nothing fancy and all I have to do is power off the router to reset it. As to at my GF's o have a AC 1200 Linksys and I have to power the dam thing off like 2 times along with the modem just to get the internet to work on it its a PITA to switch ips on that one compared to the older router.

#11 03-30-2016

Is there anything like this that can range from different floors?

Id love to be able to switch my router on/off when in bed hahah!

JamesNorth101 · #12 03-30-2016

Depends on the range

If its a long enough range then you can turn it on and off from outside the house

#13 03-31-2016

Thanks James.

Gonna get my "research cap" on and get ordering!

Freestyle2384 · #14 04-02-2016

Proceed with caution. I use a similar 3 plug remote control to change IP's also that shuts off my route and modem. But I was losing accounts and getting linked every 3-4 months. For the past 11 months, I have only only used one account and it has lasted since. I am thinking my linking and accounts not lasting was due to this remote control way of changing IP's...

rsot · #15 04-02-2016

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Originally Posted by Freestyle2384

Proceed with caution. I use a similar 3 plug remote control to change IP's also that shuts off my route and modem. But I was losing accounts and getting linked every 3-4 months. For the past 11 months, I have only only used one account and it has lasted since. I am thinking my linking and accounts not lasting was due to this remote control way of changing IP's...

Only due to the IP issue? hmm

GhostOfAmazon · #16 04-03-2016

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Originally Posted by Freestyle2384

Proceed with caution. I use a similar 3 plug remote control to change IP's also that shuts off my route and modem. But I was losing accounts and getting linked every 3-4 months. For the past 11 months, I have only only used one account and it has lasted since. I am thinking my linking and accounts not lasting was due to this remote control way of changing IP's...

Uh yeah, no.....

HOW the IP changes is irrelevant, so long as it changes.

Either you failed to actually CHANGE the IPs (always check, never assume) or you were linked in some other manner (same products, I'd bet.)

shootemup321 · #17 08-22-2017

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Originally Posted by Dmshark25

I have comcast or Xfinity, and a couple years back i just decided to try changing the mac thru router settings and than after i applied that i would just click reboot router also in router settings and that does it the ip will change.

When i first started i would power on and off the modem and router, which added some time. Now i never need to reset or power on/off the modem, just reset router thru router settings

If anyone has xfinity see if it works, this will make it even less of a hassle

I wish that worked for me that would of been a time saver I applied the new Mac and robooted in the settings but no luck have to unplug my router and modem to get internet back.

dachilla · #18 08-22-2017

1. Don't get up, don't even go to walmart
2. Open Browser
3. Type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
4. Log in
5. Klick Restart Router
6. Enjoy the magic

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluegrass1

I just wanted to share this call me lazy but instead of getting up to unplug my router everytime I need a new ip ....I got this

Etekcity Indoor Wireless Remote Control Power Outlet Light Switches 2 Pack White - Walmart.com

MM78 · #19 08-22-2017

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Originally Posted by dachilla

1. Don't get up, don't even go to walmart
2. Open Browser
3. Type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
4. Log in
5. Klick Restart Router
6. Done

Interesting....and what do you have for those ISP's that don't give a new IP with your instructions?

dachilla · #20 08-22-2017

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Originally Posted by MM78

Interesting....and what do you have for those ISP's that don't give a new IP with your instructions?

unplugging the router won't work with them as well and so wouldn't walmart's remote control device, would it?

shootemup321 · #21 08-22-2017

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Originally Posted by dachilla

1. Don't get up, don't even go to walmart
2. Open Browser
3. Type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
4. Log in
5. Klick Restart Router
6. Enjoy the magic

Depends on what set up you have I would have to buy a remote to get mine to change without getting up.

dachilla · #22 08-22-2017

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Originally Posted by shootemup321

Depends on what set up you have I would have to buy a remote to get mine to change without getting up.

I haven't lived in the US so maybe u guys got something special going on there... Wherever I lived my method worked perfectly. But whatever, lol I just wanted to say that there is an easy way to restart your router from your PC, just in case some ppl here didn't know.

My serious opinion is that the router restart method sucks, except you are **** well organized and don't ever forget to restart / reset your router.... I'll rather invest a few bucks in a few VPNs and keep stuff separated.