Would unplugging my modem change my ip?

using Cox communications as the service provider

would unplugging the modem for about 30 minutes change the ip

or does it matter how long you do it,im trying to avoid hackers,i they are using remote viewing or something and screwing with my comp

changing ip would help.and my computer runs to a router then modem not directly to modem,i also have them trying to find out where i live,can they find out where i live with my ipWould unplugging my modem change my ip?
go into your command prompt and type:



ipconfig /release (press enter)

ipconfig /renew (press enter)



although, changing your IP address will probably not solve your problem. Get software for protection. ie. antivirus, antispyware, antiadware, norton ghost, etc.Would unplugging my modem change my ip?
I'm not familiar with Cox, but it sounds like they are a cable provider. Cable providers assign IP addresses by DHCP. DHCP issues leased IP addresses and the least time is configurable by the provider, so the length of time that you would need to unplug or disconnect from the network depends on how long they have this time set to. Also, if you turn your modem back on and it may ask for the same IP that it had before. If it is available still and has not been issued to some one else, you will get the same IP.



If you machine is behind a router and you have not specifically done any inbound port mapping on the router, then it can not be contacted from the internet. If you have set some inbound mappings, then turn them off and your machine is safe.



IP's are registered to specific providers and someone can use the registrar information to get general information as to where your computer is located. They might be able to find out what city you live in, but nothing more specific than that (without the collaboration of your internet provider) and this information is not always 100% accurate. For example, my internet provider buys IP addresses from one located in Montreal, QC. I am not even living in that province, but if you look up my IP, it appears that this is where my computer is.
It will not.
Unfortunately unplugging a modem would not change an Ip address. Otherwise Computer hackers would have a very hard time getting access to computers (if everyone knew that).



You Ip address is based on location so yes, a very professional computer hacker could trace your Ip address to your home. (doing so would of course be illegal)

However no website is permitted to distribute any Ip to Home location information.

Such information is reserved for Police.



If you would like to eliminate your computer from being compromised from another person I suggest un plugging your ethernet cord or disconnecting your computer (via wireless or wired) from all Networks even when your computer is turned off hackers are still able to access it if it is uses a wired connection.



And while you are using the internet Use virus protection programs like McAfee.



Hope this helps.