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belvita999's avatar
Feb 26, 2021
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How to Change WAN IP Address

C7000 Nighthawk - AC1900. Firmware Version: V1.01.34   I am trying to change my WAN IP address (my public IP address, not the private addresses).    Some information:  I called my ISP and the...
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    belvita999
    Mar 28, 2021

    No problem. The issue with my setup was that I was using a router/modem combo. To fix my problem, I had to buy a dedicated router, and switch the modem/router combo to only modem mode. 

     

    After I had one dedicated modem and one dedicated router, I was able to mac address clone the router (or change the routers MAC address). Once I changed the routers MAC address, my public IP address changed. I can repeat this process whenever I want.

     

    You can buy a router for ~$50. MAC address cloning is the easiest way to change your public IP address.