I have Sprint wireless, but, was wondering how and if I can change my IP address. Is so, how do I do it....step-by step instructions would be great....thanks
2007-09-17 05:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by ccj 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
trying to change IP addres but, geting a message: no operation can be performed on wireless network connection when it has media disconnected??? I have no clue what that means...
2007-09-17 05:37:24 · update #1
If the wireless device is in your PC, and Sprint gives the address to you upon connection, you're probably stuck with it.
I can't think of a way to change the IP used with a wireless broadband connection... It doesn't work like regular Wi-Fi - it's more like dialup.
If you happen to reconnect to the service and get a different address, you might luck out. But if you're trying to set one of your own choosing, that's not likely to work.
2007-09-17 05:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by kyrrian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same way, wireless or not. This is without a router (gateway). If you have a router it can/should be done through the router.
Click the Start menu button on the Windows taskbar.
Click Run... on this menu.
If the computer is holding a current IP address, type 'cmd' (without the quotes) in the text box that appears. A command prompt window appears on the screen.
Type 'ipconfig' (without the quotes) to view the status of the computer's IP address(es). Not really necessary step.
If the computer is holding a current IP address, type 'ipconfig /release' to let go of the address.
Type 'ipconfig /renew' to obtain a new IP address (whether or not the computer is holding a current address).
2007-09-17 05:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restarting your router often gives a new ip adress, or re-establashing your connection to the router also sometimes helps.
2007-09-17 05:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋