Ip Change - Page 2

Foo Fighter · 23-10-2005, 01:50

change the mac of the network card connected to the modem, then register it on the prvisoning page and bam new ip... 4min job tops

jrhnewark · 23-10-2005, 02:10

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Originally Posted by jtwn

Don't think that will work, changing local ip addresses doesn't do jack for when the modem gets its address.

If you can't change how you connect to your computer, change the ip address of your nic. You might want to elaborate how you think this will stop x from contacting you.

I have elaborated, I just can't find the thread in which I did so.

I'm afraid it does do jack if you have a SACM connected via Ethernet. Fact. If it doesn't work for you, pooh.

Graham M · 23-10-2005, 03:44

Would it work if the OP changed the software MAC address of the NIC?

Horace · 23-10-2005, 09:15

He's probably attempting to evade some kind of server ban, probably an online game. I can't see any valid reason to change an IP other than if under some kind of attack and for that he should contacting NTL and or the abuse department of the ISP where the attacks are coming from. If he's somehow blacklisted due to the NTL's proxies then changing IP wouldn't help anyway.

Chris W · 23-10-2005, 09:18

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Would it work if the OP changed the software MAC address of the NIC?

yes.

I'm preparing an article about how to change your ip address... should be done by tonight

jtwn · 23-10-2005, 12:23

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If you can't change how you connect to your computer, change the ip address of your nic.

I meant to say mac before I make a fool of myself

Honest guv.

deathball · 23-10-2005, 22:42

I am trying to get a different address because I am having a few problems off someone in america who keeps on harrasssing me, he browses my files and knows everything about me.

patrickp · 23-10-2005, 22:58

Get a firewall - something like Zone Alarm Free. As long as this person hasn't already put any malware on your system, that'll keep them out. Even if they have put malware on your system, the firewall will stop it 'phoning home.'

Even better would be to get a router - most routers have a built-in NAT firewall that's even more effective than a software-based one. And, of course, you can then connect more than one machine to your connection.

Quite honestly, no-one should go online without a firewall - to my mind it's even more vital than anti-virus software.

sollp · 24-10-2005, 00:01

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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter

change the mac of the network card connected to the modem, then register it on the prvisoning page and bam new ip... 4min job tops

Didn't think you could change tha MAC address, thought this was permanent to what ever hardware device it is given to when made. The IP address gives it the route, the MAC address is unique and permanent to the device, IE MAC adress of modem, network card ect.

It's the IP address that will change as it is dynamic on the network and not static, this is something given to the modem via the DHCP server.

So you can't force a change until the lease has expired and your given a new one. you may need to turn off the modem for a few days for this to happen.

jonbr · 24-10-2005, 07:30

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Originally Posted by sollp

Didn't think you could change tha MAC address, thought this was permanent to what ever hardware device it is given to when made. The IP address gives it the route, the MAC address is unique and permanent to the device, IE MAC adress of modem, network card ect.

It's the IP address that will change as it is dynamic on the network and not static, this is something given to the modem via the DHCP server.

So you can't force a change until the lease has expired and your given a new one. you may need to turn off the modem for a few days for this to happen.

You change the mac address by physically changing the network device (e.g. change the ethernet card, move to USB connection, etc.) As the lease for the old mac address is still active, the DNS server will issue a new IP address for the new mac address.

However, as has alreaddy been stated, a firewall could/would have prevented the attack in the first place and be preventing it now. ("Could/would" because you have to configure it correctly!).

No one should ever go on-line with out a firewall; even the free firewalls provide a good level of protection if configured correctly.

SMHarman · 24-10-2005, 09:19

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Originally Posted by deathball

i dont have the money or the modem

i connect through a STB

Then I think it will be far harder to make this change, if at all possible. You cannot change the MAC address of a STB as it is tied to the provision of your DTV service.
Have you reported this attack to NTLs service abuse team?

deathball · 24-10-2005, 14:56

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

Have you reported this attack to NTLs service abuse team?

Oh can you do this, what will happen if i do? Is it worth doing it?

2||Para · 24-10-2005, 17:53

If your motherboard has dual lan sockets simply switch sockets,enable the new socket in control panel and power off.Reboot,switch back to original lan port and there you go a new IP.