How do I change my IP address on my home computer?

Answer 1

You can use a proxy server. But, your IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider. If you want to change it, you will have to speak with them. Here is a link to a some proxy servers:

http://proxy.org

Answer 2

Assuming that you're using a broadband connection it may not be possible. Many broadband connections will give you the same IP address every time you connect even though the address is normally assigned by DHCP. The reason for this is that when a machine comes on line and requests an IP address, it first asks the DHCP server if it can use the same address it had last time. If the address is still available the DHCP server will normally allow it to continue using the same address.

I've had the same IP address for nearly 2 years now and it has only changed 3 times in the 5 years I've had my current broadband account.

If your ISP's system is configured to hand out a different IP address each time you connect, try the following:

Open a command prompt box -- Click Start...Run and enter CMD in the run dialogue box and press enter.

In the command prompt box, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press enter.

Now type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press enter again. You might get a new IP address but it's an odds-on bet that you'll get the same IP address you had previously.

Depending upon the configuration of your connection, installing a new NIC might get you a new IP address, however it's highly likely that that new IP address will stick with you for some time to come.

I do have to ask though. Why do you want to change your IP address? What are you expecting a change of IP address to do for you? In the vast majority of cases there is no advantage in getting a new IP address -- and I can think of a number of disadvantages to boot.

Answer 3

All 6 computers have a different Ip address, else the network would not work. All 6 computers share the same public IP address your ISP assigns to your service, so to the internet, all queries come from the same public IP (your house). You cannot change that fact, unless you buy extra IP addresses from your ISP.

Answer 4

It is easy to change the ip address on your computer. For a very Small price you can get up to 30 IP addresses. Look at
http://whatismyipaddress.com

If that does not help then look at one of the ads on the page, it will lead you where you want to go.

Answer 5

You IP address is supplied by your ISP - either dynamically or static. For the majority of home users the IP address changes (dynamic) each time you switch on your computer.

wdw

Answer 6

I have nooo idea. I have searched and searched and tried everything .... only to plug my pc back in after "releasing" my IP address and letting it sit for 3 days only find that I still have the same IP address. Good Luck, Hope someone gives you something that REALLY works!

Answer 7

Generally, if its a static ip address, you really can't unless you ring up your phone company.

If its a dynamic ip address (it could be, they're very common) simply turn off your modem, wait about 2 minutes, and turn it back on again.

If you want to know which one you have, well, if you check your ip often and it tends to change, then you have dynamic. (use a site like whatismyip.com) If it doesn't change, its static.

Answer 8

You don't, It is like the address for your house, the only way is to get a new computer

Answer 9

you cant that is illegal. If u just want to change your routers IP address go to 192.168.1(put the last 3 digits of your ip adress here). and the default password is admin. Go there in your web browser.

Answer 10

if your talking about for internet you cant
but for your lan go to contol panel>network connections>(your network name here)properties>tcp/ip properties>then click on use the folowing ip address set it for 192.168.0.(put here the number you want) the subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0
hope that helps