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Zee	15-04-2007 16:49

IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

It seems you're now able to change your IP address, i never could before.

Is anyone else able to change their IP an are on the ex-ntl/telewest networks?

I've had 3 different IPs in the last 24 hours.

cimt	15-04-2007 16:50

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

I usually already have 2 default ones. One is usually owned by Google and the other VM. Is that what you mean? Or do you mean changing it yourself?

Zee	15-04-2007 16:52

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by cimt (Post 34276007)

I usually already have 2 default ones. One is usually owned by Google and the other VM. Is that what you mean? Or do you mean changing it yourself?

Changing it myself...

i've had 3 different IPs, and if i changed it again, i'll prob have a different one.

SnoopZ

15-04-2007 17:57

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

I've always been able to change mine by releasing my IP and unplugging the modem for 24hrs and it always works. It hasn't changed by itself for a year or so though.

Stuart

15-04-2007 18:07

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

AFAIK, Virgin haven't changed how IPs were allocated. When I was a member, if you wanted a new IP, you unplugged the modem then plugged it back in again. When you plugged it back in, your Modem requested a new IP. If the old one was still available, you got the old one back. If it wasn't, you got a new one.

Bill C

15-04-2007 18:39

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 34276058)

I've always been able to change mine by releasing my IP and unplugging the modem for 24hrs and it always works. It hasn't changed by itself for a year or so though.

I just change the mac address of the router attached to the modem in the clone a mac section, That will then force a ip change and always has. Does it instantly as well :)

SnoopZ

15-04-2007 20:31

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by Bill C (Post 34276107)

I just change the mac address of the router attached to the modem in the clone a mac section, That will then force a ip change and always has. Does it instantly as well :)

That's useful to know. :)

Graham M

15-04-2007 21:27

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

Mine's not changed yet and I'm hoping it doesn't as it's useful to have a semi-static IP sometimes :)

janipewter

15-04-2007 23:03

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by Bill C (Post 34276107)

I just change the mac address of the router attached to the modem in the clone a mac section, That will then force a ip change and always has. Does it instantly as well :)

That's the method I've always used too, good because it takes effect instantly.

nffc	15-04-2007 23:08

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by janipewter (Post 34276350)

That's the method I've always used too, good because it takes effect instantly.

When i tried that, it crashed and the router couldn't get an IP at all. Oh and yeah I did power cycle.

janipewter

16-04-2007 06:47

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

Did you do it in the following order:

change router MAC
power cycle router; wait 15 seconds and then
power cycle modem; wait 30 seconds and then
power cycle router again

SOSAGES

16-04-2007 08:09

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

the wonders of dhcp have blessed me with 2 IP's in 7 (i think its 7) years with NTL and thats at 2 different properties
i hope my ip dosnt change it means i would have to edit my RD shortcut

nffc	16-04-2007 22:53

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by janipewter (Post 34276428)

Did you do it in the following order:

change router MAC
power cycle router; wait 15 seconds and then
power cycle modem; wait 30 seconds and then
power cycle router again

Do I look like that much of a n00b? :rolleyes:

peanut

16-04-2007 22:58

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by nffc (Post 34277257)

Do I look like that much of a n00b? :rolleyes:

You look like a bit of text and a picture of a Vista case. :rolleyes:
What a stupid thing to say, I just hope I don't have to help you out anytime soon.

nffc	16-04-2007 23:22

Re: IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

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Originally Posted by peanutkp (Post 34277258)

You look like a bit of text and a picture of a Vista case. :rolleyes:
What a stupid thing to say, I just hope I don't have to help you out anytime soon.

I wasn't being entirely serious... hence using the rolleyes which can mean sarcastic as well :D

Lighten up. :)

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