Hi guys. Until a week ago, every time I'd reboot my modem, I'd always be allocated a new & different IP address (dynamic). For some unknown reason, no matter how many times I restart now, I always get the same IP (static) address allocated.
Was wondering if others have this and if there's a reason for it? Not too sure I'm keen on a static address. I'm with BigPond ADSL2+. Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks.
Thanks DrStinge. Totally understand the pros & cons of one over the other, but I never asked for this to happen. I'm just wondering if it's something that's been rolled out to others, and if so, why?
I wonder if they're simplifying things for the big data collection the feds forced on them. If you have a static IP it might be easier to log everything you do.
It means the Feds are watching you
Not sure if this is going to really help but you could try these steps and see if it refreshes the IP.
Since you used to get a new IP on every reboot, your modem would have been configured to retrieve dynamic IP addresses. According to users on the Telstra forum, switching it to an incorrect Static IP seems to force trigger a new dynamic IP when you switch back. This may sound a bit confusing but I reckon it's worth a shot to determine whether if it's a static, sticky or dynamic IP (maybe some weird restrictions)
Though in the end as DrStinge mentioned, it's best to get in touch with Telstra if you aren't happy with this change.
"it's best to get in touch with Telstra if you aren't happy with this change."
I laughed out loud when I read this. I know it is a serious suggestion, but in my (repeated) experiences of dealing with Telstra's representatives, they have repeatedly, and consistently, demonstrated ignorance about all facets of their products. And I do not mean this as a slight against the people employed by Telstra, but a slight upon Telstra's extremely poor systems and inability to communicate effectively (or at all) within their organisation.
Most times, thankfully, the only time I have issues are due to mass service disruptions, and they are eventually fixed. Calling them is pointless - their customer-facing staff are the last to know of an issue.
Tightarse, can you clarify whether you are referring to your public ip (like whatismyip.com says you have), or is it what you router reports? The ip your router reports may not be the ip the Interwebs see you as having.
Hi norkle. Yep, public IP. Google 'my ip' and reports back the same address after each reboot.
I don't keep up to date with Bigpond current practise (whirlpool would be a better place to ask) but there could be a few reasons why you are keeping the same ip. If you're concern is privacy and being tracked, tracking will probably happen anyway unless you use a proxy and vpn (and even then it's not guaranteed).
tldr ask on whirlpool if you want more details
Many ISP side concentrators hand out the same IP address again if a DHCP allocate request comes in soon after a release. In periods of high demand the addresses get recycled more rapidly. It could be that your line has been moved to a less populated concentrator recently.
In any case static or dynamic IP address doesn't help or hinder identifying you as the user for that particular period. The ADSL login records just have to be consulted to discover the subscriber identity.
Assuming you have Dynamic IP, Turn modem off for a while (1hr or more) and see if jumps to a new IP. It could be because it is the next available in the short reboot you did.
Had it off for 3 hours yesterday. Made no difference.
Maybe that coupon code 'staticarse' that you used, has something to do with it.
Most ISP's will allocate a static IP now. I have been with a few ISP's over the years and all have given me a static.
133 933.
When you get to a human, state emphatically that you want a level 3 tech. Don't detail. just say you've done it all.
Ask whoever you finally get about the static IP issue. If they fix, great.
If it's shit service, just give up & go to Internode. Love them, (since 2009).
Cheers
Problem Solved…
No matter how many times I'd reboot my Telstra Gateway Max, I'd always get the same public IP address, even if it was turned off for hours.
Connected up an older TG797nV3 modem, and boom… new IP each and every time!
I have no idea why, but it gives me a new IP even if I switch it off/on for a few seconds. Surely a modem can't have a say in what IP address is allocated can it? Someone at work said it may be running IPoE instead of PPPoE, but I'm not that clued up on these things. Maybe an expert here can shed some light?
Thanks all.
telstra could assign a reserved ip address based on the mac address of the modem/router/device connecting…… I do something similar on my home network dhcp reservation
You should talk to Telstra directly about it - it's generally something you request with your ISP.
They do have their Pros and Cons. You can remote back to home a lot easier with a Static IP (no need for a forwarder) though that's a bit of a desired feature depending on your use case.