how do i reset my ip address?

slickdealer · Jul 24, 2015

i would like to get a new ip address. i tried unplugging the modem for 15 minutes to no avail.

Janus67 · Jul 24, 2015

That's how it would work, may try unplugging for a longer period of time.

EarthDog · Jul 24, 2015

On your command line...

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

bchur83 · Jul 24, 2015

It depends on your ISP. Some have "sticky" IPs where they don't change often. I had the same IP for over 5yrs then one day it magically changed. The only other way to get a different IP is with a different MAC address on your internet device, since this is usually how IPs are assigned.

EarthDog · Jul 24, 2015

If you have an IP that has a 'lease' on it like was mentioned above, you can temporarily change the mac address to force an IP change. But I would try the commands first.

ATMINSIDE · Jul 24, 2015

Make sure you're connected via Ethernet directly to the modem when you run the commands, otherwise you'll just get a new IP from your router.

mimart7 · Jul 24, 2015

Resetting the modem should also generate a new ip address as well. But, I would run the commands first.

slickdealer · Jul 25, 2015

Janus67 said:
That's how it would work, may try unplugging for a longer period of time.

tried for 35 min again tonight.

EarthDog said:
On your command line...

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

tried that

bchur83 said:
It depends on your ISP. Some have "sticky" IPs where they don't change often. I had the same IP for over 5yrs then one day it magically changed. The only other way to get a different IP is with a different MAC address on your internet device, since this is usually how IPs are assigned.

EarthDog said:
If you have an IP that has a 'lease' on it like was mentioned above, you can temporarily change the mac address to force an IP change. But I would try the commands first.

how do i change the mac address?

ATMINSIDE said:
Make sure you're connected via Ethernet directly to the modem when you run the commands, otherwise you'll just get a new IP from your router.

its an xfinity modem/router.

mimart7 said:
Resetting the modem should also generate a new ip address as well. But, I would run the commands first.

mimart7 · Jul 25, 2015

It doesn't matter who provided the modem. If you disconnect the power cord from the modem wait about 30 seconds, the modem should reset. If it doesn't, there is a small hole at the back of the modem, put a paper clip in that hole, and the modem will reset.

slickdealer · Jul 26, 2015

mimart7 said:
It doesn't matter who provided the modem. If you disconnect the power cord from the modem wait about 30 seconds, the modem should reset. If it doesn't, there is a small hole at the back of the modem, put a paper clip in that hole, and the modem will reset.

that didnt work

slickdealer · Jul 26, 2015

i have an arris tg862 wireless gateway modem by the way

grubbster · Jul 26, 2015

You sure you don't have a static IP?

mimart7 · Jul 26, 2015

Rarely do ISPs provide static IP addresses to residential customers. A static IP assigned by an ISP are for business class services.

OP, post the first 2 octets of your IP, I as well as others want to see if you have a router IP, ie 192, 172, or if you have a private IP, ie 10, or if you actually have a legit IP from your ISP.

grubbster · Jul 26, 2015

Depends on what type of connection he has. He did not state. As far as I know DSL connections are static.

slickdealer · Jul 27, 2015

mimart7 said:
Rarely do ISPs provide static IP addresses to residential customers. A static IP assigned by an ISP are for business class services.

OP, post the first 2 octets of your IP, I as well as others want to see if you have a router IP, ie 192, 172, or if you have a private IP, ie 10, or if you actually have a legit IP from your ISP.

10.0.0.1
by two octets? fe80:ea3e i think

grubbster said:
Depends on what type of connection he has. He did not state. As far as I know DSL connections are static.

cable internet not dsl

dyckah · Jul 28, 2015

my modem has an option in the control page for me to select to release/renew IP address.
maybe look for a similar option on yours

slickdealer · Jul 28, 2015

dyckah said:
my modem has an option in the control page for me to select to release/renew IP address.
maybe look for a similar option on yours

i dont see that optiom its xfinity and its a tg682g.. hopefully someone will ecemtually have an answer here

Janus67 · Jul 28, 2015

Have you called your isp?

mimart7 · Jul 28, 2015

Here is some info from Comcast, http://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Home-N...-0-0-1-Not-Loading-WiFi-Settings/td-p/2229588

slickdealer · Jul 28, 2015

Janus67 said:
Have you called your isp?

the novice did try to change my ip but it didnt work. rhey said to use cmd to try as well amd suggested unplugging the modem. it did not work.

mimart7 said:
Here is some info from Comcast, http://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Home-N...-0-0-1-Not-Loading-WiFi-Settings/td-p/2229588

i dont see anything about changing my ip address. i am able to login thats not the problem. would screenshotting what i see be helpful?

how do i reset my ip address?

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