i have a dynamic ip and would like to update my ip about 5-10 times a day- the cable modem is in the next room. Is there a command or way to program a command so that i can power it off and back on or even restart it from my computer instead of walking over and unplugging it?
Your cable modem doesn't have its own IP address. Your PC that's plugged into the modem is what gets a unique IP. IP addresses are obtained on a lease that tends to use the same address until explicitly renewed or your connection goes offline for an appreciable time. If you want to change it, you can write a script (BAT file) to release and then renew your IP address (type ipconfig /? at a command prompt to learn how to use). I don't know why you want your IP to change so frequently. Your Cable provider knows exactly who is using which IP and when, so it wouldn't shield you from the RIAA/MPAA. If you are concerned about security, you're best off with a hardware router (Linksys or D-Link are 2 popular brands) that includes a firewall.
No, but you can disable your network card right from your desktop. When you enable it again it will renew it's IP address. I hope this helps.
Open a browser, type in the internal IP address of the modem (e.g. 192.168.1.1), which will put you in the modem setup page, which should have a reboot option.
Hi. It would be more practical to just run a wire extension with a switch. Or one of those Clap on, clap off devices :-)
