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jhurstcoxnet
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4 years ago

Trying to reset my WAN IP address in 2021 and get a new IP

Was doing some research and found that my IP address hadn't changed in almost 30 days - very worrisome for security and privacy reasons. I'm a RESIDENTIAL subscriber, not a business subscriber so I...
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jhurstcoxnet
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Because it simply is one. Having a dynamic IP configuration grants users safety and security by obfuscating unique identifiers from outside parties. Having an IP follow a specific user for too long creates the risk of having them be identified and tracked by malicious or otherwise exploitive entities or third parties, such as scammers, DDoS, etc. It's part of the reason why many users will employ VPNs.

In any case, I appreciate your comment.

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Superbigwaff
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4 years ago

You could use a VPN service to accomplish your goal.