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Old 24-09-2005, 13:32   #21
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Re: ip change
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Originally Posted by Chris W
Just to clarify... please don't try this because if you are using ntl you won't be able to connect with an assigned ip address.

Had to post this just for those who didn't see the attempt at humour in jrhnewark's post...
It's hilarious, but it still works (assuming you're connected to your cable modem via Ethernet, it seems).

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oh and mr genius... there is no need to release the ip before setting it to use a specified ip
True, true.
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Originally Posted by JohnHorb
Actually, thinking about it, if you release the IP address, then request a new one, how likely ARE you likely to get the same one back?
I've never managed to change my NTL IP by doing that.

However, using above 'humourous' method, you're 99.999999% likely to get a new address - there's an element of trickery involved.
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