mack
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- Dec 4, 2008
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Main question at this point, if I request my ISP to change my IP from static to dynamic, will this basically solve the problem if I just unplug the modem when I want to change my IP?
Sorry for the delay, I wasn't watching my subscribed threads like a good boy should...
Yes, you'll definitely have to cancel your static plan. You won't be able to change your home IP otherwise, by definition.
If you have DSL, that's probably all you'll need. From then on you can powercycle your DSL modem to get a new IP (not elegant) or do a release/renew on whatever device is plugged into to DSL modem... your router if you have one, or the computer if it's directly connected.
If you have cable, then you'll likely have to do an extra step with the MAC address change... either on your router, or your computer if it's directly connected to the cable modem.
But first yeah, cancel that static IP... or nothing else will work to change your home IP, you'll have to use proxies.