Static IP

[#1]

Hi
I bought the static ip add-on today and reset my router to apply..I switched off my pc a while later and returned to find my New IP had returned to the old one through IPCONFIG in cmd prompt..have i done something wrong or missed something
TIA
Wizhunter

[#2]

Is it showing in your Member Centre, Connection details?

[#3]

Your IP in IP config is your LAN IP (network between router and PC)
Static IP is for your WAN IP - which you should be able to see in your router settings pages or on the member center.
Or you can check it here:
https://www.whatismyip.com/

[#4]

Yes my new ip shows up..but i need the new ip in my PC so i can forward ports and it won't let me do it

[#5]

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