OK, I've asked at least 20 people and they do not know this. How do I change my IP if im running on wired internet?

We're talking about from the Internet/WAN side, right?

 

 

 

If so, then restart your router. It's as simple as unplugging it.

 

 

 

If we're talking about a home network/LAN side, then -

 

 

 

For Windows:

 

 

 

1) Start -> Run -> cmd OR type in 'cmd' in the search bar.

 

2) Type in the commands ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew.

 

3) Provided the router you're on doesn't have an infinite lease time for your IP (some do), you'll be with a new IP address.

 

 

 

For Linux-based OSes:

 

 

 

1) Get to a terminal prompt, or type in CTRL + ALT + F6 (if you do, you'll have to log back into your account).

 

2) Type in the command sudo iwconfig and find your wireless device. It should be the only one that pops up.

 

3) After you've found it, type in the command sudo ifconfig $WIRELESS down; sudo ifconfig $WIRELESS up, taking into account that $WIRELESS is your wireless device.

 

4) You should have a new IP. :D

 

5) If you used the CTRL + ALT + F6 method, now is a GOOD time to hit CTRL + ALT + F7 to get back to your display.

It says the operation requires elevation.

What OS are you using? I know it shouldn't matter when we're dealing with wireless, but I've never seen that error message before.

What are you trying to change your intranet IP or your internet IP?

If you're running XP, you should log on as an administrator.

 

 

 

If you're running Vista, then you should open an admin command prompt by doing the following:

 

 

 

1. In the search box, type CMD but don't press enter yet.

 

2. hold down Shift and CTRL, whilst holding them down, press ENTER.

 

3. if you're asked for a password, type in your administrator password.

 

 

 

you will now be able to follow Makoto's instructions and releasing and renewing the IP address.

 

 

 

 

 

But to be honest, I reckon you're going to get exactly the same IP address anyway. Generally wired ISP will allocate your WAN a static address. And if you have a router the DHCP will allocate you the next address on the list. So if you release your IP and renew, you're going to get the same IP allocated to you.

 

 

 

I have a question, when you say Wired Internet, what do you mean?

Ffs I give up :|

 

 

 

I'm on vista btw

Why would you need to change it?

 

If its the one you use for accessing the internet like you are now, you're not going to be able to change it a great deal, it's going to be assigned to you by your ISP. you could try restarting your router maybe?

If your router needs to be plugged in, all you should have to do is unplug it and plug it back in, forcing it to reconnect and get a new IP address.

If your router needs to be plugged in, all you should have to do is unplug it and plug it back in, forcing it to reconnect and get a new IP address.

 

Sorry hun, but what you suggested can be done by resetting the router in software. Simply unplugging it and reconnecting will not guarantee a new IP, that will depend on how long the IP lease is given to the mac address of the router.