Dynamic IP

[Bubnod]

Hey,

I have a dynamic IP, as I have been told by service provider, but somehow it just stays static. I am not sure how to change it so it is possible for it to change, I've messed around with all settings I can think of, but still it stays the same. Does anyone know a little article that could help, or even offer some advice?

 

[Martin]

I'm guessing your IP address is what ISPs call "dynamically static." Most cable modem service providers do this, as far as I know. Your IP address will remain the same unless you shut off your computer for a couple days or so.

Your IP address is first assigned to you by your ISP, but after a couple of days of disconnection, the IP address will be declared "inactive" and assigned to another customer.

 

[mikesgroovin]

You can call your ISP and request that your IP be changed. By law....as of early 2001, they must change it and keep a log upon your request. Or, you can do what Martin suggested.

 

[Bubnod]

I've called them before. It has changed a few times, but a few days ago it just stopped changing. I'll try and shut off my computer for that long, possibly. Are you sure it works?

 

[bla!!]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't doing an ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew at the cmd prompt release the ip binding and renew it, more than likely with a new ip??

 

[office politics]

not always. im not sure how this is setup, but here at work our comps keep the same ips even though they're pulling from dhcp. I think it has to do with a mac address table on the server. Even if i release/renew my address on my work pc, i still get the same address