how do i change the ip address on my wireless laptop?

Question

i am picking up someone else signal and got free internet. but i cant log on to my favorite website. can the ip address be changed if im picking up someone else's signal and if so how do i do it. pls be as specific as possible. i dont know much about computers so if u are detailed it will be easy for me to do it for

Answer 1

If you change this it will drop your connection, and could interfere with their connections. Since it is illegal to use another persons wireless without authority, you could be facing fines in the thousands and up to 5 years in prison. Think about it.

Answer 2

Depending on what IP address you are getting, and how the other person's wireless router is setup, you may or may not be able to change it. Some routers will only dish out DHCP, and won't allow static IP addresses.



I'm not sure how this will help you get to a website, but if you need to change the WAN (external) IP address you are out of luck, that is something that can't normally be changed unless it is your account (if the provider will change it at all).







You can find out your current IP by going to Start>Run>type cmd>enter>type ipconfig



If you are getting 192.168.1.101 you can go to Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications>Network Connections



Right click on your wireless connection>Properties>Highlight TCP/IP>Properties



In here type 192.168.1.x for your IP address(not really x, but pick a different number between 2 and 254)



255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask

192.168.1.1 for Default Gateway

Answer 3

nope u can't change the ip address b/c that's constant

well one easy thing to do and pick up a internet connection easily is to go where there are a lot of computers with internet like library or something

and i am sure ur laptop will automatically get a good signal on the internet

Answer 4

You cannot change the public IP address.

to change the local IP address----



click on start..run..type cmd...click on ok

type ipconfig /all and press enter

write down the IP address

subnet mast

gateway address

DNS1

DNS2



right click over my network places

click on properties

right click over local area connection

click on properties.

click "Internet protocal( TCP/IP)" from the list and click on properties.

choose " Use the following IP:

Here is where you change the local IP address.

Bare in mind you have to stay in the same subnet/network.

E.g: if the IP address you write down is 192.168.1.102

You can only change it to: 192.168.1.2 to 254

The rest of the information stays the same...subnet mask, gateway..and the 2 DNS. Good luck

Answer 5

the ip addy is determined by your internet service provider (isp). since it is not your isp the short answer is no.



the long answer is what you are doing is illegal and if the owner of the network ever catches on (which is very easy because EVERYTHING is logged in networks) you could be in trouble.



furthermore, if this network owner is a hacker, they could potentially be putting out a 'free' (ie unlocked) signal, in order to gain access to your computer (which is pretty easy once you've logged on to their net).

Answer 6

depends on whether you have an IP address u want to use, or any IP address available. u can run IP config/release and renew from cmdline OR.. if you have an IP address you always want to use, you can right click the network icon and properties and change it to whatever you want. Know your subnet and gateway data first.

Answer 7

Come on Sis, I would try getting your own Internet connection and then you should be able to log onto all the Internet sites you want. I am sure you know this is stealing. And you could get caught for it.



Trying doing it the right way sweetie :)

Answer 8

As long as you are connected to their network, changing your IP address won't help. You need to connect to a different network.



If you just need to release and renew your ip address though, copy and paste this into Start > Run :



ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew



Then click OK.

Answer 9

let me tell u in a easy way ok if your connect has a network key u have to put in then look on trhe back of your router and before connect make sure the 1xx thing r whatever is not marked if it dont have on then u mark it

Answer 10

your getting free Internet from someone elses wireless connection, your dreaming,

Answer 11

No, you cant change your IP adress, because if you do the internet will stop working.