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Subject: IP Change
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When i go to create a game for online play, i cant change my Ip address... Why is this and how can i fix it. i realized i was using my routers ip and i need to change it to my actuall ip.
thanks for the help
Oxy

  • 03.22.2005 7:18 AM PDT
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I don't think you can change your IP unless you get a different Internet provider. because the IP is the internet providers address. so yea.

  • 03.22.2005 9:54 AM PDT
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nope, sorry mate, but u can.

its a bit tricky but if u really wwant to then , u can either purchase some software that is easy to use, or do it the hard way.

okay, now:
this shouldn't be too hard......
1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, point to Network Connections, right-click Server Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

Note Do not clear the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box.
3. Click Use the following IP address, and then type a valid IP address in the IP address box.

Note This IP address must be unique on your network. Additionally, this IP address must be an address that is in the range of IP addresses that you use on your network. For example, type 192.168.0.2.
4. In the Subnet mask box, type the subnet mask that you use for your network. For example, type 255.255.255.0.
5. In the Default gateway box, type the IP address of the computer or of the device that connects your network to another network or to the Internet. For example, type 192.168.0.1.

Note Typically, if your Windows Small Business Server-based computer has more than one network adaptor installed, you do not have to specify a default gateway for the Server Local Area Connection network connection. In this scenario, leave the Default gateway box blank.
6. In the Preferred DNS server box, type the IP address of the computer that resolves host names to IP addresses. If your Windows Small Business Server-based computer is configured as your DNS server, type the same IP address that you typed in the IP address box. For example, type 192.168.0.2.
7. Click OK, and then click Close.
8. Run the Change IP Address Tool to change the IP address of the Windows Small Business Server-based computer and to update all the Windows Small Business Server-based components with the new IP address information. To run this tool, follow these steps:a. Start the Server Management tool.
b. Expand Standard Management, and then click Internet and E-mail.
c. In the right pane, click Change Server IP Address.

  • 03.22.2005 10:40 AM PDT
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or....
Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
Type the following command, and then press ENTER:
netsh interface ip set address "Server Local Area Connection" static 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.0
This command sets the IP address of the network connection that is named "Server Local Area Connection" to 192.168.0.2. Additionally, this command sets the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. If you want to use a different IP address or subnet mask, or if your network connection is not named Server Local Area Connection, modify this command accordingly.

  • 03.22.2005 10:41 AM PDT
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i mean in the game... you know when you go to create game and it has the options like what internet speed you have and how many players are aloud? Well it shows the ip address under all that. but the ip address that it is showing is not my true ip. it is my routers ip. i need to figure out how to get my true ip address into that place it sounds confusing but if anyone can help me my AIM address is Oxyqen13. I really appreciate it if you guys could help me.
Ps. i am also running on a wireless connection

[Edited on 3/23/2005 12:03:08 PM]

  • 03.23.2005 11:49 AM PDT
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Heyyo,

http://www.whatsmyip.org

that tells you your external ip, it's used for people to connect to you when you're not behind a router. but since you said you're behind a router... you'll need to do some port forwarding to open up the ports used for the game. You need to do this on any firewall and router that you're behind.

http://www.portforward.com

use that site, it should tell you how to forward ports on almost any firewall/router you use. ;)

[Edited on 3/23/2005 12:02:51 PM]

  • 03.23.2005 12:02 PM PDT
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i am so confused all i want ot do is host a friggin game lol

  • 03.23.2005 12:14 PM PDT
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why cant i just change the ip address in the game to my external ip address

  • 03.23.2005 12:15 PM PDT