i have a dynamic ip and would like to update my ip about 5-10 times a day- the cable modem is in the next room. Is there a command or way to program a command so that i can power it off and back on or even restart it from my computer instead of walking over and unplugging it?
2007-03-07 10:57:49 · 4 answers · asked by fae feeeder 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Your cable modem doesn't have its own IP address. Your PC that's plugged into the modem is what gets a unique IP. IP addresses are obtained on a "lease" that tends to use the same address until explicitly renewed or your connection goes offline for an appreciable time. If you want to change it, you can write a script (BAT file) to release and then renew your IP address (type "ipconfig /?" at a command prompt to learn how to use).
I don't know why you want your IP to change so frequently. Your Cable provider knows exactly who is using which IP and when, so it wouldn't shield you from the RIAA/MPAA. If you are concerned about security, you're best off with a hardware router (Linksys or D-Link are 2 popular brands) that includes a firewall.
2007-03-07 11:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by John K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open a browser, type in the internal IP address of the modem (e.g. 192.168.1.1), which will put you in the modem setup page, which should have a reboot option.
2007-03-07 19:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you can disable your network card right from your desktop. When you enable it again it will renew it's IP address. I hope this helps.
2007-03-07 19:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by hmhhhdirtbag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. It would be more practical to just run a wire extension with a switch. Or one of those "Clap on, clap off" devices :-)
2007-03-07 19:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋