IP address change request
Is there a way to ask Cox to change our IP address? For a while we could not use Disney plus because Disney (wrongly) thought the Cox-provided IP address was a proxy. For now this seems to be fixed ...
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You could do an Internet search for how to change IP address and see if that gets you what you need. It's easier and quicker than spending hours in chat and probably more reliable.
You can switch your IP manually by adjusting your device’s settings. The easiest method to get a newly assigned IP address automatically, however, is unplugging your router on your home network. Unplug your router; once it’s plugged back in, the DHCP Server from your ISP may assign a new IP address to your router.
This post indicates the device must be unplugged 24 hours,
How to Release and Renew an IP Address
- Launch the command prompt.
- In the command prompt, type ipconfig/release.
- You’ll see a list of messages showing a disconnected status. This is normal and it means your network adapter has lost its connection to the network.
- Still in the command prompt, type ipconfig/renew.
