IP Address

Forum discussion tagged with IP Address.
  1. horrificsquid

    Question Wired & Wi-Fi connection directly to router not working on 1 laptop (40 other devices connected with no issue) help?

    My laptop has suddenly decided not to connect to my BT Smart Hub 2. I've tried both on the WiFi and wired. Both connections keep changing ip address every few seconds from the 192.168.1.### to a 169.#.#.# address, which I know suggests the DHCP is not working properly, but I can't seem to fix...
  2. J

    Question Port Forwarding to Local Computer Through Router

    So I've got a Digi IX20 router here that is connected to a Linksys modem. Currently, I've got a direct ethernet connection coming from my laptop to the modem, and the modem also has a connection directly to another source(essentially a laptop - 192.168.2.1). I've set up a port forward rule...
  3. E

    [SOLVED] can somebody track my PC using transfered files?

    my pc running windows 10. i downloaded from internet and edited(using audacity) some audio files and some image files . now if i move those files(both audio and image) to a android phone using data cable, will my PC's unique id or something or IP adress of my PC gonna be attached to those...
  4. alfredjoejr

    [SOLVED] IP address type

    What type of IP address is with the subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 ?
  5. ThaSpoda

    [SOLVED] How to get a static IP adress / How do I open my nat type?

    Pic 1 I don't know what to fill in these bars when I fill them with the ipconfig info this error pops up Pic 2 I have a Huawei 4g router 3 pro b535 purpose of the static IP (I'm also quite new to networking so pls beginner-friendly answer <3) The main purpose for all this is so I can open up...
  6. C

    [SOLVED] Sharing Hostnames from WiFi to WiFi Hotspot in Ubuntu

    I have an old laptop running the latest version of Ubuntu that I use for projects. That laptop is connected to my WiFi router through a USB WiFi antenna. I have the default wireless card setup to share the USB WiFi connection through the hotspot feature in Settings. Everything works fine with...
  7. ThunDagaFlare

    [SOLVED] How to see public IP using CMD?

    I wanted to see what my public IP is using CMD ipconfig /all only shows from what i understand internal IP (192.168.x.x) nslookup also only shows 192.168.x.x I want to know if it's possible to see public IP without using browser
  8. O

    [SOLVED] Does Xfinity ever change the IP address on their Modem/Router combos?

    I have two factor authentication on for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and when I go into the login activity of my accounts it says I logged in from CT last month even though I wasn't there at all then. My instagram data I downloaded shows a new IP Address which is also in CT as I managed to...
  9. C

    Question Ethernet doesn't have valid IP config

    My friend's sister turned their internet off without his knowledge/approval. He got it back on and working but his PC's Ethernet doesn't work anymore. We have tried the basic fixes you see along google such as reinstalling the driver, clearing out caches, and changing the ipv4 IP manually. Also...
  10. O

    [SOLVED] Instagram IP tracking question

    Hello, There is someone who I believe is harassing me. I'm pretty sure I know who it is. I've gotten messages for about 6 months non stop telling me I've been using fake accounts to harass this girl but I I have not been making any fake accounts. This morning I got a message claiming I...
  11. M

    [SOLVED] Mirror/stream a screen on a LAN (IP)

    Hello! Im wondering if it is possible to mirror/stream/share a computer screen to an LAN. Which could be accessed by another device whos on the same LAN via the browser (like http://192.168.1.2) It should also work when the wifi isnt connected to the internet, so within the LAN itself. Much thanks!
  12. D

    [SOLVED] Looking for simple internet kill program on IP change

    I am looking for a simple program that detects when IP address on your computer is changed and it disables your entire computer connection to the internet. I find these kind of method to be the best prevention of exposing your real IP address when using proxy.
  13. S

    [SOLVED] DHCP issue with Netgear smart roaming mesh WiFi

    Hi there! I'm hoping you folks can help me out with a connection issue I've been having since installing a new WiFi extender a couple of weeks ago. I have a new Netgear extender (EX7700/AC2200 - this one) creating a meshed network with my existing Vodaphone router. The new setup is causing...
  14. C

    Question Why is my IP address getting blacklisted by websites?

    A few weeks ago I noticed that I was unable to connect to Cisco Webex from my IP address. When I used a VPN or a mobile hotspot, it worked fine. I also noticed that USPS Click-N-Ship isn't connecting as well, with both websites giving my browser an error page (CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT and...
  15. T

    [SOLVED] "No Internet Access" for IPv6

    I used to have a wireless internet connection, with that connection I had IPv6 readily available to me. Recently I bought a wired internet connection. When I check the connection status it says "No Internet Access" for IPv6. So then I checked with the Test-IPv6 site. It says "No IPv6 address...
  16. hrishiten

    [SOLVED] Why does my ping spike up on laptop while gaming when other devices at my home use WIFI?

    So earlier I used to play using WiFi on my PC and had to ask everyone else at home to refrain from using WiFi as it would generate ping spikes. A friend suggested me to use Ethernet connection to solve this ping issue. Yet, even though my laptop is connected to Ethernet the ping spikes upto...
  17. Tight.Budget.Gamer

    [SOLVED] Mac & IP Ban, how to bypass?

    Hi everyone, Good Day! Hope you all are safe and well. I was banned from an online game because I've trash talked a game master, he's soft by the way. Now, I would like so ask for some help, because as the title says I was Mac / IP banned from the game but I've tried to access the game using...
  18. Fletcher32555

    [SOLVED] Server Home Hosting

    Hello, I was planning on home hosting a server for "Fivem" and I understand that when you homehost your Routers IP can easily be got. I was wondering if I where to use a VPN on the computer that is Hosting will it hide my IP and use the VPN's IP.
  19. L

    Question What can someone actually do with an IP?

    So recently I was looking at videos of people using an IP logger to get someones IP and then they put it in an IP lookup site and it gives them information about that ip, the thing is when I do it with my IP it just gives me the info of my ISP and I wasn't able to find a single thing about me...
  20. E

    [SOLVED] Basic IP Address Help

    Hi, I cannot get my head around class C addresses and subnetting. First of all, when someone changes the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0 on a 192.168.1.1, how can that work since it is class C? I was under the impression it had to be 255.255.255.x? Also, if you have a small LAN, and get advised to...
  21. AndreiHuharimo

    [SOLVED] Online games won't connect to the internet but i can browse the web normally.

    I don't understand why but all of my games, online games won't work. From LoL to PUBG or CS"go on steam, the steam, Riot games launcher or any game launcher won't connect to the internet. I tried to turn off the windows firewall and it's still not working. Now I'm stuck with a pc that can only...
  22. PredmoKC

    [SOLVED] Can I get alerts when a phone is in wifi range?

    Is there any way to set up something that will give me an alert if a specific device is in range of my home wifi? Like if I have an IP address of someones phone, and I set up a way for me to get an alert if that specific device came within range of my house's network. Not for if a device...
  23. Dcopymope

    Question So I scanned all devices using my Modem

    :unsure: And I used the 'Nmap' tool in the command prompt so I can see who is who, just to make sure I don't have any ninja's lurking about. All IP addresses looked good except one. I pasted the mac address in the website linked below to try and get some information yet all I got was an 'alert'...
  24. J

    [SOLVED] Accessing an IP outside DHCP range

    I recently bought a used network switch, but i'm struggling to access the web interface as the IP address is clearly out of my DHCP range (Starts with 169.254). I'm kinda new at this so any Ideas how to access the web interface?
  25. N

    [SOLVED] Can't port forward and router is getting the wrong public IP

    I can't seem to port froward anything, I know my settings should be correct because I have not changed anything and they used to work. When trying to work out whats wrong, I noticed the public IP address shown on the router (Fritz box 7490) was different from the IP address shown on...
  26. G

    Question Why is my IP adress not the usual format

    I am trying to use my default gateway and my ipv4 address but the format does not look right Can someone help me please
  27. W

    [SOLVED] Can't view Camera Feed Via 192.168.1.2 Anymore

    Ok so I have DVR cameras set up, they are connected to the router via ethernet. After finding out about using web browsers to view the camera feed, I've using it every day. It occasionally changes IP if the router resets or it turns off but I just switch to .4 or.6 and find it. Now when I try to...
  28. saltySquash

    Question Can't connect to game servers when my own server is running?

    I know many of you probably don't know DayZ, but i'm pretty sure it doesn't matter which game it is. I recently tried to make my own local server in this game (DayZ Standalone), i've port forwarded and all that, but when i run it, i can't connect to any dayz servers at all, not even my own, and...
  29. D

    [SOLVED] Manage ips on a workgroup

    Hi, im fairly new to networking but i had a question hopefully someone can help with. I have a lot of pcs to manage 300+ and they are all on a workgroup with the same pc name. but we have to switch them out when they break or need fixed. So then we have to re setup the ip and its all good...
  30. S

    Question How much gb ssd do I need in my system

    So I want to change my hdd in data C with Adata Su800 Ssd. The problem is how much gb do I need on my ssd. And I doesn't place a game in data C maybe just a bit of game. And my Data c is usually contain picture and other things. And Im using win 10
  31. M

    [SOLVED] MSI MS-7634 Ver1.1 a good mobo?

    I'm rebuilding my previous PC and have come across a MSI MS-7634 Ver1.1 mobo is this a good mobo?
  32. R

    Question Want to upgrade my video card on an older PC

    Looking into a newer video card for my aging computer. I'd like some advice whether or not its worth the effort. Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.30GHz Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology RAM 8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-28) Motherboard...
  33. animefrio24

    [SOLVED] budget gaming

    how much will it cost if I build a medium pc spec for playing games such as gta 5?
  34. nwgamelover

    HP Pavilion 21.5-Inch IPS LED HDMI VGA Monitor (22cwa)

    99 dollar deal is probably my first problem, but after just 4 months, my monitor has started to do a "flash" thing, just once or twice a day so far. It doesn't go black, it just literally flashes, so quick I first thought it was just something on the web. Anyone have some feedback on what it...
  35. extreme_noob

    [SOLVED] Can a bad LAN card cause a bad pool caller?

    Last week I had 5 bad pool caller BSODs, 3 of which I know were tcp/ip. I have tried driver updates and ram tests. The driver updates haven't worked and the ram tests didn't show anything. I also ran malwarebytes and a virus scan, both of which brought up nothing. I was wondering if the...
  36. S

    Looking to upgrade budget £1300-1500

    Hi everyone, I currently have an ASUS N552VW Intel Core i7-6700HQ 16GB 1TB + 128GB SSD NVidia GeForce 960M DVD-DL 15.6 Inch Laptop. I'm looking to make an upgrade (my uni have given me some money to upgrade so I'm making the most of it). I want to be able to play games and run...
  37. S

    Rx 580 problem

    Hello guys,i have just bought a rx 580 4 gig(New,1 week old),The problem is when i turn on my computer just when i can select bios,boot mode i get a weard glitch my screen gets blue lines but then goes away,(green and red line is my monitor problem)it didnt happen with my gtx 770,Is this a...
  38. A

    Mb baked gpu

    My gpu was working for 3 months and then suddenly my pc turned off and my gpu was baked and there was black residue in the PCIe slot of my motherboard. It smelled burnt and when I tried another PCIe slot it started smoking. My mb is msi z370 a pro my gpu is a msi 1080ti and my psu is evga 750...
  39. rcald2000

    [SOLVED] Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) - Recommended upgrades?

    specs OS: Sierra RAM: 8 GB (2 GB x 4) storage: 500 GB HDD (5400 RPM I think) Initially I was planning on purchasing a 500 SATA SSD, and simply migrating OS to the drive. But then it occurred to me to enable boot camp and have a 500 GB Apple OS and another 500 GB Windows 10 Pro OS. So now my...
  40. A

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 2400G randomly closes game after using dual channel Corsair vengeance 2666MHz

    Been using the corsair vengeance for 6 months now and it worked fine single channel as I thought I would upgrade it with another stick when holiday discounts come and ram prices go down. It's one stick of 8GB. After buying another stick it started crashing with bsod codes like "video tdr...