Change IP address?

I just read that if you unplug you computer for five minutes that it changes your IP address. Well I unplug it always before I go to bed...so....does my IP address change? And how do I see what my IP address is?Change IP address?
You can request a new IP address at anytime. Sometimes you get a new address. Sometimes, not. IPs are usually randomly assigned.



If you're using Windows, Go to Start %26gt; Run...

Type CMD, Hit enter.

Type IPCONFIG /ALL

Read the line that says IP address



If you want to renew the address, type

IPCONFIG /RENEW



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This worked on my college network. Not sure how it works in real networks like comcast. The line may be leased for 24-72hrs, so you may not get a new IP unless you leave your router off for up to 3 days. Then you're IP gets released back into the pool and you're given a new one.Change IP address?
Go to

http://whatsmyip.org/

and look at the big text near the top of the page. Jot it down and then next day reconnect and see if it changes.



it will depend on your ISP. you could have a static or dynamic ip address.



if you have a static IP address, follow these instructions:

http://www.blogiseverything.com/tips-and
you can also try ';ipconfig /release'; without the quotes before you unplug your computer. the next time you turn it on, it will get you another IP.



';ipconfig /all'; will give you your IP address. you can do this before and after doing the release to check that it worked.
Most users that have a dynamic IP address, have a ';lease'; on that address of 24 hours. So it will automatically change every 24 hours, without any end-user action.



As long as you are using a good firewall, their is absolutely no reason to ever be concerned about your IP address. You will not get ';hacked';.



Good luck.
Hi,



The amount of time you need to turn off your modem to get a new IP will vary from among ISP's. Sometimes I leave mine off overnight and I still don't get a new IP. However, I just came home from a 4 day trip, and did get a new IP. Obviously that is not a very reliable or convenient method.



If you need to do this often, it's best to use a service like www.change-ip-address.com.



If it's just an occassional thing, then try this (for cable connections):



1) Go to you computer's START menu -%26gt; then click Run.. Then type ';cmd';



2) In the window that appears, enter ';ipconfig'; and make a note of your current IP address



3) Then type ';ipconfig/release';



4) Go into your computer's Control Panel and click into ';Network Connections';



5) Right click on your (your Local Area Connection) and select ';properties';



6) Click Internet Protocol and choose ';properties';



7) Choose ';Use the IP:'; and type in ';111.111';. Tab over once to fill in the subnet mask info. Then click OK, and then close.



8) Once more, right click the Local Area Connection, click on TCP/IP and view properties



9) Select the options for ';Obtain IP Address Automatically'; and ';Obtain DNS Server Automatically';. Click OK, and then close.



10) Go back to your START menu, click Run, and type ';cmd';. Enter ';ipconfig';. You should have a new ip now.



Regards
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I use it myself.