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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.
I've tried to release and renew the lease both on my pc and on my modem.
Sorry for the confusion, I meant I CANT MAC address clone since the modem (C7000) doesn't offer the feature . However, if there is another way to MAC address clone, I would totally be willing to do so.
I've talked to the ISP many times and all they say is that the IP should change "from time to time". I've had the same dynamic IP for many years, and I've tried many times to change it, but it's very sticky.
Same here. I was thinking of my DSL modem+router, which does allow the user to change the router MAC address. Cable-TV ISPs depend on modems having unique (and fixed) MAC addresses for access control. They don't want your neighbor tapping into your cable and having his modem impersonate your modem.
> [...] but it's very sticky.
If you can't persuade your ISP to jostle things a little, then you might be doomed.
I think the best option would be to only use my C7000 as a modem, and buy a dedicated router, like an AC1000, so I could use MAC address cloning and overall have more control over my internet.
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.
I appreciate the quick response! I’m very inexperienced with the whole cloning thing. So when I get a router would I then connect this to the modem I put in bridge mode? Also by cloning the router Mac does that mean login to the router and check the Mac and clone it to to the modem or do you enter a different Mac ? I don’t think I understand the process completely to be honest.
No problem. I'm not a professional, but I'll try and give the best answer I can based off of my experience.
After you buy and setup the router, here's what I did.
1. Make sure the modem is running in modem only mode, and make sure the router is running in router only mode. (To answer your question, you don't have to put the modem/router into bridge mode).
2. Log into the router, and find the mac address section. Then change a few numbers/letters in the MAC address field.
3. Restart the router and modem, and you'll have a new IP.
1. Do you know how to make sure modem is in modem only mode? I thought bridge mode was the way to make it modem only/connect to the router.
2. Also when setting up the router do I connect it via Ethernet to the modem or does it connect Via WiFi?
3.some of these answers may be answered when I get a router. (Tmrw hopefully) but as well as setting up the router do you have to enter all the same credentials from your modem into the router or does it recognize the connection and essentially you just control your network from the router?
I’m not sure exactly how much sense I’m making to anyone but myself. Sorry I’m advanced but again appreciate your quick responses immensely!
1. what modem do you have now? If I could have the model name that would help.
2. via ethernet cable which is normally provided when you buy the router.
3. It's essentially the same as when you have the router/modem combo, except now all the networking settings are done from the router. What route model did you buy?
I have the XB7-CM Xfinity modem/router. I don’t know which router to buy right now to be honest I’m looking. I have gig up W/Xfinity, so I need one to cover that speed. Looking at a lot of net gear routers. Also going for what’s in stock or amazons fast lol
Once you turn on bridge mode, install the router that you bought (if you tell me a price range I can help find a router). After you install the router, change the MAC address, and you're good to go!
Again I really appreciate your help/quick responses! Under $200 would be idle and obviously doable, just don’t know which one.
Also I do understand that turning on bridge mode will disable WiFi from the Xfinity modem/router, so this is why I want to get a good router for WiFi usage. That would be correct right ?
Yes, if you turn on bridge mode, the Xfinity router/modem wouldn't be transmitting the wifi signal. The router would transmit the wifi, so if you want a large range and fast speeds, it would be good to get a quality router.
I really appreciate you taking your time to help with links for the router I bought. That’s very genuine and much appreciated! I am getting it today before 3pm it’s 11 now I’m on est time. I will definitely let you know how it goes! And of course if I have any questions and possibly you having answers haha!
IM ATTACHING PICS OF MAC CLONE (i only change the last two numbers in pic, unplugged modem, Clicked save, then turned modem back on) i have everything setup up and the router is working with internet. i tried the clone and ip did not change. Which Leads me To another question..
did you do this with ethernet connection (ethernet ip)??
so change the mac and let it process/load and then turn off the router & Modem or turn them off while it loads. i tried just turning off the modem and then clicked apply for clone and turned modem back on. maybe waitng for the clone to finish wouldve helped.. i will try again and get back to you, thanks again for all the help!
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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