Having a Real PAIN trying to Change IP's

tommymon · #1 10-09-2010

Hi, we are having a real problem trying to change IP's. Have tried 4-5 different approaches and nothing has worked so for. We have windows Vista.
Does anyone have a solution, or suggestion? Thanks tmon

tommymon · #2 10-09-2010

Having a real problem figuring out how to change IP. Changed "internal IP", that look like 1xx.xxx.1.xxx to last three numbers xx3.
those changes show up on ip burger but the main IP stays the same.
Not sure if that is enough of a change, but don't seem to be able to change the other number! Is that enough of a change? tks, tmon

mr888 · #3 10-09-2010

lol no its not enough, that's just your local network address, what kind of connection are you using? cable? or wireless dongle

tommymon · #4 10-09-2010

dsl with linksys router tks

archshot2k10 · #5 10-10-2010

Are you using a cable modem or DSL? Are you using a router?

imjustme · #6 10-10-2010

Try this:

1. Open MS-DOS.
2. Type ipconfig /release and hit ENTER.
3. Wait 3-5 seconds.
5. Type ipconfig /renew and hit ENTER.

Check to see if that worked. If not, try restarting your router, that should give you a new IP (almost) every time.

tommymon · #7 10-10-2010

dsl and Linkys router. have tried with router in place and bypassing router.
tks, tmon

tommymon · #8 10-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by imjustme

Try this:

1. Open MS-DOS.
2. Type ipconfig /release and hit ENTER.
3. Wait 3-5 seconds.
5. Type ipconfig /renew and hit ENTER.

Check to see if that worked. If not, try restarting your router, that should give you a new IP (almost) every time.

Tried the ipconfig thing to no avail.

tommymon · #9 10-10-2010

Tried restarting router...nothing!

imjustme · #10 10-10-2010

Your ISP might have a Static IP assigned to you. Try calling them and asking them about giving you a dynamic IP.

tommymon · #11 10-10-2010

when I check it on IPBurger and other ip site they say it is dynamic!?

jamblix · #12 10-10-2010

I think I've got the same setup as you.

Just go to 192.168.1.1 in your browser that should take you to your Linksys setup.

Type admin as your password which should be the default. You can leave the user name blank.

Once inside the router setup you should see MAC address clone in the Setup tab

Change the last two letters/numbers in the user defined entry, if it's something like C5 change it to C6 or whatever you want. Clink save settings.

You'll lose your internet connection. Now go to your modem, unplug it for 10 seconds and plug it back in. Do the same for your Linksys router, unplug for 10 and plug it back in.

Once everything is reset, you should have a new IP address.

tommymon · #13 10-10-2010

I appreciate your input, but my wife and I have tried that and a ton of other methods to reconfig and we have not had any luck yet. we have tried bypassing the router and doing it that way and tried many different suggestions from the IP forum and all over the net for about a week...time for dial up I think??? tks tmon

GreenBean · #14 10-10-2010

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Originally Posted by tommymon

when I check it on IPBurger and other ip site they say it is dynamic!?

Yours is dynamic but it's a long lease. Can sometimes be very difficult to change. I'll look for the definitve thread for you.

It is doable

GreenBean · #15 10-10-2010

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-tr...p-address.html

Have you thought of using another OS?

FandangoKango · #16 10-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymon

I appreciate your input, but my wife and I have tried that and a ton of other methods to reconfig and we have not had any luck yet. we have tried bypassing the router and doing it that way and tried many different suggestions from the IP forum and all over the net for about a week...time for dial up I think??? tks tmon

What internet connection service are you using roadrunner or what? I heard some make it difficult...

tommymon · #17 10-11-2010

We use Embarq/Century link...the names keep changing. tmon

IDK · #18 10-11-2010

I suggest you get a cable modem, and lose the router. In order to run a flawless operation you need to be able to retain the IP to switch between accounts. To my knowledge you can't through a router. If you got more than one PC, just get multiple routers. It costs a little more, but it's worth not having the hassle, and less chance of screwing up.

hpcpqcsco · #19 10-11-2010

Some DSL company have dynamic IP but it won't change at all. I have AT&T U-ver (spell) and the IP never change for two years, have call them like 20 time to get help to no go :-) I unplug the modem or 2 days still would change at all. I gave up and order a cheapest Cable to do eBay stuff and the ATT for downloading :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymon

Hi, we are having a real problem trying to change IP's. Have tried 4-5 different approaches and nothing has worked so for. We have windows Vista.
Does anyone have a solution, or suggestion? Thanks tmon

tommymon · #20 10-12-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenBean™

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-tr...p-address.html

Have you thought of using another OS?

Tried it...nothin!

tommymon · #21 10-12-2010

Dial up! not sure I can deal with the waiting though!?

pod · #22 10-12-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDK

I suggest you get a cable modem, and lose the router. In order to run a flawless operation you need to be able to retain the IP to switch between accounts. To my knowledge you can't through a router..

You are not using a router to change macs/IP? What are you doing with cable modem to get/control IPs?