Does your IP address change when you change routers?

The common nature of DHCP is to “remember” the device and assign you the same IP address you had before, so simply turning off your router and turning it back on will not likely change IP address. However, if you try multiple times you may get lucky and will obtain a new IP address from your ISP.

Will Comcast change my IP?

IP addresses aren’t permanent. Yours won’t change often, but sometimes, due to system maintenance, you’ll get a short-term DHCP lease. Sometimes the DCHP lease won’t auto renew. Then, you might need to manually release and renew your IP address before you can go online.

How do I get a new Comcast IP address?

Windows 10

1. Press Windows and R key at the same time to open the Run box.
2. Type CMD. Then, hit Enter.
3. Type ipconfig/release in the Command Prompt window. Press the Enter key.
4. Type ipconfig/renew. Press Enter.

How do I force my router to change my IP?

Click Start->Run, type cmd and press Enter. Type ipconfig /release at the prompt window, press Enter, it will release the current IP configuration. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt window, press Enter, wait for a while, the DHCP server will assign a new IP address for your computer.

Can I replace my Comcast modem with a new router?

1. Buy a Compatible Modem & Router or a Gateway to Replace your Comcast Modem You do not need to buy a 2-in-1 gateway device (modem + router in 1 device), such as the one Comcast commonly supplies and brands as “xFi”. You can go with a cable modem and pair it with a wireless router.

How do I get a new IP address from Comcast?

Turn off your router and Comcast modem. Wait for 20 seconds (or upto 2 minutes). Turn on the Comcast modem, wait for a minute and then turn on the router. You should have a new IP address.

How do I change the MAC address on my Comcast modem?

Navigate to the MAC address section and to the WAN MAC address. Change the last digit of the MAC address. Don’t change anything else. Now do a power cycle. Turn off the modem and router. In some cases, you’ll have to reset the Comcast modem using a paper clip or tip of pen if a regular power cycle doesn’t work.

How do I Reset my Comcast modem?

In some cases, you’ll have to reset the Comcast modem using a paper clip or tip of pen if a regular power cycle doesn’t work. Wait for 2 minutes and turn on the Comcast modem (yes, I know 20 seconds is usually enough, but 100 seconds more will not hurt.) Turn on the router, wait till it boots up and check your IP address.