How often can I change IP address?

[Altair4]

I have a linksys router and Im using the "spoof" method. However I seem to be getting the same few ip address's. I go into the router basic set up, go to "mac clone" and change the last letter in the last box. [8A] letters A to F. But this week starting on the 19th I keep getting the same 5 ip address's. Is there a limit of how many times I can do this? Or is there something else I can do to the mac address? I dont want to mess up the router. I was also reading in another thread here in WIMIP that something can be changed in the modem, is that correct? How would I get into the modems "control Panel"?
Don

[wimiadmin]

Try changing the second to last number in the mac and see what happens.

If you still get one of the same IPs, your ISP may just have a block of IPs allocated for your 'range' which is probably something triggered by the modem.

As far as getting in to the modem, I'm sure there's an interface. You may want to hit the manufacturers page of the modem and see if they offer a setup guide.

[Altair4]

Thanks, I didn't know I could change the number as well as the letter, it worked It gave me a different address! I have learned a lot here, this site rocks!

[clanmills]

Hi A

A happy ending - that's what we all want. Thanks for letting us know you're in good shape. Come back and visit us again - soon and often.

Robin

[Paul Jameson]

Originally Posted by wimiadmin

Try changing the second to last number in the mac and see what happens.

If you still get one of the same IPs, your ISP may just have a block of IPs allocated for your 'range' which is probably something triggered by the modem.

As far as getting in to the modem, I'm sure there's an interface. You may want to hit the manufacturers page of the modem and see if they offer a setup guide.

Here In NZ, the default is dynamic ip assigned by the isp. Every time you power up you get a new ip from the same pool of numbers.

Some companies will let you buy a static ip, one is $5.00 per month, others usually about $20.
Businesses can have static ip's, usually a charge.

Cable internet (over coax cable) is allocated a static ip to authenticate for rez and business