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Does changing Modem change your IP address?

Dude240502 · 2024-12-31 15:40:51

I am with Virgin Media, I used to have 500Mb broadband but upgraded to 1G, when you get a new modem does it change your IP adress?

31-12-2024 04:40PM

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Dude240502

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I am with Virgin Media, I used to have 500Mb broadband but upgraded to 1G, when you get a new modem does it change your IP adress?

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#2 31-12-2024 04:43PM

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just restarting the average modem will reset it's IP

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#3 31-12-2024 04:48PM

wandererz

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Unless you pay for static IP addresses (usually with a business account) your IP can change at any time (for example after a modem restart).
Typically the modem will request an IP address when starting up. That is assigned for a specific time to live. The modem should request a renewal before that expiry time so the IP is maintained.
If replacing the modem, expect a new IP to be assigned.

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#4 24-01-2025 10:13PM

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Unless you have specific requirements to always have the same IP you will always have changing IP addresses, new modem or not. Static IP probably costs extra.

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