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Does changing Modem change your IP address?

  • 31-12-2024 04:40PM
    #1
    Dude240502
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 235 ✭✭


    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
    maccored
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,793 ✭✭✭✭maccored


    just restarting the average modem will reset it's IP



  • #3
    wandererz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭wandererz


    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.



  • #4
    CalamariFritti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,459 ✭✭✭CalamariFritti


    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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