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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...
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.
yep, this did not change my wan ip unfortunately. im not sure what i could be doing wrong, it should still be possible ive made sure its an dynamic ip with xfinity. any ideas ill upload pic of wan panel on admin website of router (SEE PIC)
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Here's some final troubleshooting steps, otherwise you might want to call ASUS or ask someone else.
1. Make sure you have a dynamic IP assigned from Xfinity
2. Make sure you are checking that your public IP changed by going to a website like ipchicken.com
3. Make sure you correctly setup the router. Make sure the modem/router combo is functioning ONLY as a modem.
4. Press the MAC Address clone button instead of typing in random numbers
5. Try a few more random MAC Addresses.
This should work, I have no idea why it's not working.