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IP Address / Machine Name

baldrick
Grafter
Posts: 128
Registered: ‎07-08-2007

IP Address / Machine Name

I have just swapped to a fixed IP address and note that it has an associated Machine Name, presumably from a previous owner, which can be used to identify me on the net. Can this be removed so that only the IP address is broadcast to the world?
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MatthewWheeler
Plusnet Help Team
Plusnet Help Team
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Registered: ‎01-01-2012

Re: IP Address / Machine Name

I'll flag it up to Chris who I believe can change it.
[EDIT]
Turns out he can't. I'm asking someone else.
Done. Should update in around 24 hours time.
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 Matthew Wheeler
 Plusnet Help Team
baldrick
Grafter
Posts: 128
Registered: ‎07-08-2007

Re: IP Address / Machine Name

Thanks very much. It's support like this that keeps many of us with PN despite the price rises, etc. etc.
baldrick
Grafter
Posts: 128
Registered: ‎07-08-2007

Re: IP Address / Machine Name

It has now updated. Thanks again.
jelv
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Registered: ‎10-04-2007

Re: IP Address / Machine Name

There's a specific ticket path to request such changes which includes details of all the options.
Shame they've made the crass decision to remove access to that!
https://www.plus.net/wizard/?p=wizard&page=22425&wizard_id=38 is the direct link
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler)
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baldrick
Grafter
Posts: 128
Registered: ‎07-08-2007

Re: IP Address / Machine Name

Very interesting,
It would be helpful if this link was clearly shown on the page where you upgrade to a fixed IP. If it's there then I missed it.