Thank you in advance for anyone's help. There is a random poster slandering us on CL for no reason. I dont know if it is competition or just some misinformed do-gooder. Nevertheless, Im trying to figure out how to change my IP address using a dsl or cable modem (I have both), so I can flag it down. (I dont flag completion btw) I know how to get into my gateway, but disconnecting/reconnecting doesnt work. Is it possible that my ISP/s dont allow this? What else can I do? I sincerely appreciate any advice. This is not just a money issue, but even more so a reputation issue.
You have what is called a sticky IP. You can call your ISP and ask them to "clear your DHCP lease". Basically they will be erasing the correlation of your IP with your MAC (which the DHCP server uses). DHCP leases are usually 14 days long, so your other option is to disconnect for 14 days and wait for a new lease.....Not a very feasible thing to do. If there is another way, other than calling your ISP, I am not aware of it. Good luck
normally the control panel is at. 192.168.1.1 type that into your browser, and your account name/pass, and you can release the IP by yourself.. then it will get a new one for you automatically... you may want to clear out the cache on your browser too..
This is your internal IP address. Nobody outside of your house ever sees it. The IP address of your DSL modem or router is what matters, and that's assigned by the ISP, as was already mentioned.
internetmkt, Thanks for the advice. What is the likely hood that my ISP would clear the DHCP? I dont want to call them and have them ban me or something.
Not sure where you live but there is a difference between btw a static and a dynamically assigned IP. To get a static IP through my ISP, you have to specifically ask for it. Either way, you should be able to get your ISP tier1 folks to change it for you. you just may have to explain what you need, so they can understand it. If they do not understand, kick it up to Tier 2 support. If you have a static IP, you will have to go into your residential gateway/router and make some config changes. If you cannot do this, then they will either have to remote in or dispatch (which may cost you). Hope this helps
The external IP is assigned by your ISP. You need to talk to them. Static IPs are really uncommon unless you pay an extra monthly fee ($3 was the going rate last I checked). If you're paying such a fee, your ISP will generally change your IP if you just ask. If you're not, you just have to speak a little technical jargon ("expire my DHCP lease") to get the job done. Best of luck. Some ISPs are even more clueless about network administration than their customers; here's hoping you don't have one of those.
OK. I have an update. You guys were right...you were right. I called my DSL ISP and they told me that it actually is a dynamic IP. The DHCP lease is for 24 hours. They wouldnt expire it though. I signed up for dsl about 2 days ago in hopes I could easily change the IP. It hasnt changed on its own either. They said it probably because no one took it. I dont know if this is goos news or bad news. Where do I go from here?
Tennistodd, I am not sure how their DHCP administration works so I cannot answer the question for you in more detail. a 24 hour lease state is very short and I am surprised that they use that time frame (if they are a large ISP, the orverhead usage to maintain the lists and assign the ips daily must be astronomical). I suspect that you will still not get a new IP after 24 hours unless they did something in their system after you spoke to them. Remember the "sticky IP" I mentioned above? This would prevent you from getting a new IP even if your lease state expires. This is because the DHCP server will not give it to someone else as long as you are in the database. Which is why their statement is incorrect:"They said it probably because no one took it". If you have a sticky IP, then no one can take it because the DHCP server will keep it for you. Wait until the 24 hours are up and see what happens. Then I would call them again. Maybe the next agent you get will be better informed. Maybe th agent you spoke with today did something that will release your ip and give you a new one.
I changed my IP 3-4 times on a daily basis. Buy a router, very easy with that. Just change your MAC address, unplug modem, plug back in. VOALA lol good luck.
Somebody is slandering your site, but what does having to change your I.P. address have to do with anything???
@Perry Rose They ares landering us on Craigslist, not our website. @Procode How long does it take you to go through the process? I was hoping to not have to do that, but I guess its better than nothing. Any advice working with proxys anyone?
The IP address is so we can flag those post. I wish it wasnt having an effect, but it already has. We are in a relatively small town and word can spread quick, whether it be right or wrong.
Ok, I got ya. I'm not a fan of this dipshit Newmark, so I did not know what you were talking about sicne I do not know much about his site. I deleted the post asking it again. Sorry. May we see this post?