IP now changeable on ntl/Virgin

Zee · 15-04-2007, 17:49

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, 17:50

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, 17:52

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Originally Posted by cimt

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, 18:57

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, 19:07

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.

15-04-2007, 19:39

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

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, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Bill C

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, 22:27

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

janipewter · 16-04-2007, 00:03

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Originally Posted by Bill C

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 · 16-04-2007, 00:08

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Originally Posted by janipewter

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, 07:47

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, 09:09

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, 23:53

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Originally Posted by janipewter

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?

peanut · 16-04-2007, 23:58

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Originally Posted by nffc

Do I look like that much of a n00b?

You look like a bit of text and a picture of a Vista case.

What a stupid thing to say, I just hope I don't have to help you out anytime soon.

nffc · 17-04-2007, 00:22

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Originally Posted by peanutkp

You look like a bit of text and a picture of a Vista case.

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

Lighten up.