Virgin Media Changing IP Addess

zed · 11-12-08, 11:57 PM

Hi,

frist time posting on the internet forum...usually lurk around in the cable are...anyway i have searched high and low for this and this seems impossible...

I want to know firstly do VM use Static IP addresses or Dynamic? Also can i chage the IP address of my modem

By the way this is not a modified modem it a standard subscribed monthly billing internet connection - just want to change my IP address

Any one know how? or if it is possible?

stephen4x · 12-12-08, 01:02 AM

They only issue dynamic IPs to home users. People have been asking for years, even offering to pay, for static IPs. The only way to change the IP is to unplug your modem, overnight or longer, and hope someone else picks up that IP in the meantime. I have now had the same one for 4 months at least, but I have known it to change overnight on a few occasions. If you have a router with the option to Clone your Mac address (many do), this might be your best bet.

tonylfc · 12-12-08, 10:04 PM

change your mac address and you will have a new ip

mrcrisp · 12-12-08, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonylfc

change your mac address and you will have a new ip

Correct me if i'm wrong but I thought he said he is using a subbed modem, so he won't be able to change the modems mac.

tonylfc · 13-12-08, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcrisp

Correct me if i'm wrong but I thought he said he is using a subbed modem, so he won't be able to change the modems mac.

i mean the pc mac not modem

zed · 13-12-08, 12:48 PM

Do you mean the MAC address of my NIC?

Can you confirm please?

If so how do i do that? thanks

Analoguesat · 13-12-08, 12:57 PM

Moved to more appropriate section

mrcrisp · 13-12-08, 01:17 PM

Zed, you can use Smac to change your nic mac, then reboot your pc.
You may or may not get another IP, its not guaranteed though.

tonylfc · 13-12-08, 03:17 PM

i use TMAC myself and its changed my ip everytime ive done it

Technitium MAC Address Changer v5 (FREEWARE)

just reboot modem and pc when done

saj1985 · 13-12-08, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonylfc

i use TMAC myself and its changed my ip everytime ive done it

Technitium MAC Address Changer v5 (FREEWARE)

just reboot modem and pc when done

i can confirm it works,
when i used to download fom rap*dshare,
they used to have long waiting times,
so i used 2 change my nic mac,
and would in turn get a new ip,
and the above is the program i used,
simply click on the connected local area connection and click change mac,
and just choose a random 1!
hope that helps!

p.s i think that programs wicked!

11-12-08, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
zed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 248 Thanks: 73 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Virgin Media Changing IP Addess Hi, frist time posting on the internet forum...usually lurk around in the cable are...anyway i have searched high and low for this and this seems impossible... I want to know firstly do VM use Static IP addresses or Dynamic? Also can i chage the IP address of my modem By the way this is not a modified modem it a standard subscribed monthly billing internet connection - just want to change my IP address Any one know how? or if it is possible? __________________ Modded a 2100 & works in TW area!!!

12-12-08, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
stephen4x Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: st.helens Posts: 146 Thanks: 12 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess They only issue dynamic IPs to home users. People have been asking for years, even offering to pay, for static IPs. The only way to change the IP is to unplug your modem, overnight or longer, and hope someone else picks up that IP in the meantime. I have now had the same one for 4 months at least, but I have known it to change overnight on a few occasions. If you have a router with the option to Clone your Mac address (many do), this might be your best bet. __________________ the truth is out there .... Last edited by stephen4x; 12-12-08 at 01:02 AM. Reason: typo

12-12-08, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
tonylfc Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess change your mac address and you will have a new ip

13-12-08, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
zed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 248 Thanks: 73 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess Do you mean the MAC address of my NIC? Can you confirm please? If so how do i do that? thanks __________________ Modded a 2100 & works in TW area!!!

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Analoguesat manic midlander mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 12,173 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,251 Times in 944 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess Moved to more appropriate section __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!


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13-12-08, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
mrcrisp Tech-Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 191 Thanks: 4 Thanked 28 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess Zed, you can use Smac to change your nic mac, then reboot your pc. You may or may not get another IP, its not guaranteed though. __________________ Tip of the day: DO A F****** SEARCH & READ THE STICKIES AT THE TOP OF EVERY FORUM!

13-12-08, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonylfc Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Virgin Media Changing IP Addess i use TMAC myself and its changed my ip everytime ive done it Technitium MAC Address Changer v5 (FREEWARE) just reboot modem and pc when done

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