I have cable internet. When I send this computer to the trash heap and finally hook up my new one, will it have the same IP address the old one had?
2006-10-07 12:37:57 · 6 answers · asked by Yanosz Descouedresz 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Your ISP assigns the IP address. It's not usually based on what type of computer you have.
"An IP address is somewhat of a hybrid, which can be thought of as either logical or physical, depending on how you view it. It is a unique number assigned to a node, which makes it seem physical, especially because there is so much name-to-IP address resolution going on in the network.
"There is also the Ethernet address, which is built into the network adapter. That is indeed physical, and it does not change, which is very typical of physical device names. However, since IP addresses can be dynamically assigned, causing the same client workstation to have a different IP address every day, the IP address seems more like a logical address."
2006-10-07 12:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Companion Wulf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The IP is controlled by your ISP, not your computer.
2006-10-07 12:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. most ISPs' IPs are dynamic-meaning it changes everytime you are connected to the internet.
2006-10-07 12:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no each computer have their own IP address.
2006-10-07 12:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by MMS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-07 12:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by UKDealsBox.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have to ask ur ISP
2006-10-07 12:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by hasan05842 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋