Question Why do ip address changes time to time?

[Ganesh Ujwal123]

Is there any reason for it? It's general question.

My friend told because of efficiency. But I didn't quite understand .

I am referring to dynamic ip address.

 

[beers]

it would force you to log back into netflix and the ISP does not want to cause this

This reasoning is made up. The ISP doesn’t give two hoots about that, plus the vast majority of session based authentication are driven by cookies.

They try to avoid having lots of people share the same IP if they don't have to so they will move people around to better load balance the traffic.

CGNAT determined that was a lie.

 

[SamirD]

This reasoning is made up. The ISP doesn’t give two hoots about that, plus the vast majority of session based authentication are driven by cookies.



CGNAT determined that was a lie.

If your IP address changes mid-streaming, it WILL cause problems--just try it.

Anyone who has to manage a pool of IP addresses will tell you otherwise.

 

[beers]

If your IP address changes mid-streaming, it WILL cause problems--just try it.

Anyone who has to manage a pool of IP addresses will tell you otherwise.

I feel like you are presenting a rebuttal for something other than my reply.

Changing an address wouldn't necessarily cause a reauthentication event. You'd have a new session establishment on the new source, although most users wouldn't notice while watching an active stream due to buffer.

Also if you're actively using an address and your DHCP lease expires then you probably want to change equipment, since lease renewal is a very simple function for a DHCP client.

 

[SamirD]

I feel like you are presenting a rebuttal for something other than my reply.

Changing an address wouldn't necessarily cause a reauthentication event. You'd have a new session establishment on the new source, although most users wouldn't notice while watching an active stream due to buffer.

Also if you're actively using an address and your DHCP lease expires then you probably want to change equipment, since lease renewal is a very simple function for a DHCP client.

You posted incorrect rebuttals to every bit of fact in this thread. So I am simply pointing that out for the readers.

While technically that is the way it is supposed to work, buffers run out and then they are not smart enough to re-authenticate. An IP change DOES cause issues. Like I said, try it and see for yourself.

 

[Ganesh Ujwal123]

Is it possible to guess when does my public ip address changes?

 

[SamirD]

Is it possible to guess when does my public ip address changes?

There is no need to guess. It is always listed with the reservation information.

 

[beers]

An IP change DOES cause issues. Like I said, try it and see for yourself.

You're arguing a point that I'm not arguing against, so you're off topic my dude.

buffers run out and then they are not smart enough to re-authenticate

Please explain the authentication mechanism in DHCP, because you're spewing garbage while presenting a straw man argument.

 

[Rogue Leader]

All,

Respect here is compulsory. More than one person has recognized this thread is headed in the wrong direction. If it continues it will be closed and those involved will be warned. Keep this in mind as you post.

 

[popatim]

My IP lease changes (Fios) and does cause my stream, game, and Chat software to re-log in.
It only happens about once every 4-6 weeks and it always happens between midnight and 2am so I'm thinking they are rebooting equipment and my IP changes when my connection changes to a new server.

It is not my router, I use dedicated IP's in the house.

 

[SamirD]

You're arguing a point that I'm not arguing against, so you're off topic my dude.

Please explain the authentication mechanism in DHCP, because you're spewing garbage while presenting a straw man argument.

Not arguing any point--just presenting information that is correct since yours is NOT--that may address the OPs root cause as OP has not precisely stated it.

Your attacks are not needed here. Go and check the scenario on your own equipment.