New IP address

[#1]

Hi,
is it possible to change my Internet  address, whilst staying with Plusnet?

[#2]

if you're on dynamic ip you should be able to disconnect and reconnect to get a new IP address or are you on static?
why do you wish to change?

[#3]

Hi Dvorak,
I would like to disguise my locale as I think this helps with anonymity and therefore security. I have considered  a VPN service but having read from  Purevpn.com  ,the possible problems with router,,firewall and registry,I don`t feel confident with configuring these.
Don`t know anything about the dynamics you mention... sounds interesting.

[#4]

changing your ip address with PN won't hide your location or make you any more anonymous.
for a simple VPN look at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ they have windows / mac / android clients that do things simply for you without the need to worry about technical issues.

[#5]

Your account is currently on a static IP, meaning you'll be given the same IP address each time you connect to the Internet. If you want to switch to a dynamic IP, just let me know and I'll sort that out for you.

[#6]

Thanks for that,Dvorak, I will have a look at it.
Hi Chris, Are there any issues with the `dynamic` format...ie  slower service ,cost  etc? Don`t understand why there is a choice?

[#7]

Do you ever need to connect to your router or anything on your network from elsewhere? Do you use anything like the thinkbroadband quality meter?
The former is easier with a static IP the latter is impossible without a static IP.

[#8]

Hi jelve,
i don`t use networking just a couple of laptops independently from home and ocationally wifi hotspots

[#9]

You just need to confirm that you want your static IP removed then - you'll get a different IP each time you connect.

[#10]

Hi dvorak,
You say
changing your ip address with PN won't hide your location or make you any more anonymous.
for a simple VPN look at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ they have windows / mac / android clients that do things simply for you without the need to worry about technical issues.
I have signed up to PIA above and after some problems connecting I managed to change my IP address a few times on both my laptops yesterday ......and now today ,I cannot get a connection.
I`m wondering whether I might go the Dynamic  IP but you say it doesn`t hide my location or make me anonymous. Surely this is very similar to a VPN service without the control?