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Unread 01-11-2005, 00:20
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Re: Forcing a Cable Modem to get a new IP

It might not be possible. It's assigned on your ISP's end. I've noticed the same thing with my SBC DSL modem though. I only get a new IP every month or so. My guess is that the IPs are assigned to the modem for long periods.
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