How to make sure I have Dynamic IP?

**Wox** · 10-25-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi all,
I want to enable Dynamic IP. I think it is enabled but I'm not sure.. where do I go for that setting?

My ISP is Qwest, if that helps.

**johnwill** · 10-25-2007, 06:29 PM

You are VERY unlikely to have a static IP address. OTOH, your IP address could stay the same for months at a time, depending on the specific ISP network.

Please supply the following info, exact make and models of the equipment please.

Make and model of the broadband modem.
Make and model of the router.

**Wox** · 10-25-2007, 07:06 PM

I have an Actiontec Wireless DSL Gateway 3-in-one (modem, router, port switch)
Actiontec GT704-WG.
Thanks!

**johnwill** · 10-26-2007, 07:36 AM

You have dynamic IP addresses on the WAN (Internet) side of your router. Are you trying to do something within your local network with IP addresses?

**Wox** · 10-26-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

WAN (Internet) side of your router.
What does that mean? Sorry..
Are you trying to do something within your local network with IP addresses?
Not really, just checking.

Thanks!

10-25-2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 638 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	How to make sure I have Dynamic IP? Hi all, I want to enable Dynamic IP. I think it is enabled but I'm not sure.. where do I go for that setting? My ISP is Qwest, if that helps.

10-25-2007, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to make sure I have Dynamic IP? You are VERY unlikely to have a static IP address. OTOH, your IP address could stay the same for months at a time, depending on the specific ISP network. Please supply the following info, exact make and models of the equipment please. Make and model of the broadband modem. Make and model of the router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-25-2007, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 638 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: How to make sure I have Dynamic IP? I have an Actiontec Wireless DSL Gateway 3-in-one (modem, router, port switch) Actiontec GT704-WG. Thanks!

10-26-2007, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to make sure I have Dynamic IP? You have dynamic IP addresses on the WAN (Internet) side of your router. Are you trying to do something within your local network with IP addresses? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience