IP address change

tomtaylor200 · 01-11-2009, 17:28

I used to be able to change my ip address (virgin media) using the method found on this page:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/94...p-address.html

But this does not seem to work anymore and i am stuck with the same ip

Any help would be gladly appreciated

Thank you

Reedy · 01-11-2009, 17:32

Change the MAC address on your router and reboot your modem and router.

I've done it a few times already today trying to get an IP cam working.

tomtaylor200 · 01-11-2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Reedy

Change the MAC address on your router and reboot your modem and router.

I've done it a few times already today trying to get an IP cam working.

May I ask what router you are using?

I don't seem to be able to do this on my router (Philips SNB5600)

Also, I thought to be able to change the ip adress you would have to connect directly to the modem instead of the router.

Thanks for your advice Reedy

Wayfair · 01-11-2009, 18:00

You could always just use something like TMAC.

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Technitium MAC Address Changer allows you to change Media Access Control (MAC) Address of your Network Interface Card (NIC) irrespective to your NIC manufacturer or its driver. It has a very simple user interface and provides ample information regarding each NIC in the machine. Every NIC has a MAC address hard coded in its circuit by the manufacturer. This hard coded MAC address is used by windows drivers to access Ethernet Network (LAN). This tool can set a new MAC address to your NIC, bypassing the original hard coded MAC address. Technitium MAC Address Changer is a must tool in every security professionals tool box.

Which in turn will change your IP.

Code:

http://www.technitium.com/tmac/index.html

tomtaylor200 · 01-11-2009, 18:05

thanks a lot for that very quick reply Wayfair.

I will try it out and let you know the results.

Wayfair · 01-11-2009, 18:11

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Originally Posted by tomtaylor200

thanks a lot for that very quick reply Wayfair.

I will try it out and let you know the results.

I have never had any issues with it, little tip though, when you press the change mac button, input your current mac and only change the last digit.

Reedy · 01-11-2009, 18:12

In the clone mac address (page 10 of the manual), change the MAC by 1 digit and reboot everything.

Do NOT change you mac more than 4 times or you'll be locked out. apparently.

http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/s/s...05_dfu_eng.pdf

tomtaylor200 · 01-11-2009, 18:26

Thank you very VERY much Reedy. That method worked.

Just one thing though; are you saying I can only do this 4 times.

I looked for this part in the philips router guide but couldn't find it.

Reedy · 01-11-2009, 18:38

Something to do with VM only allowing you to do it 4 times .. I remember a long time ago getting barred until the following day for doing it too many times.

I don't know if it's still 4 times, I'm not going to test it out again.

tomtaylor200 · 01-11-2009, 18:45

Is it? I've already done it three times today.

I better calm down then.

Thanks for all the help Reedy.

Ignitionnet · 01-11-2009, 18:53

Just out of interest what are you getting IP banned from, game or chat server?

Russell Winder · 01-11-2009, 20:01

Reedy · 01-11-2009, 20:13

I was trying to get my IP Camera working, but I forgot the port forwarding and decided for some unknown reason the IP address was the problem, But I was VERY hungover!

Kymmy · 01-11-2009, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Reedy

I was trying to get my IP Camera working, but I forgot the port forwarding and decided for some unknown reason the IP address was the problem, But I was VERY hungover!

I'll have a pint of whatever he's been drinking

Reedy · 01-11-2009, 20:50

7 pints of Speckled Hen, then a few shots of Bells. Have fun.