Changing the IP address of the computer - why would you need it?

When you log on to the network, each user receives a unique address, which is called the IP address. Depending on what type of connection your Internet has, dial-up or high-speed, the IP address can change every time you connect (in the first case), or have a static address (in the second).

Beginners are unlikely to have a reason for changing the IP address. But those who earn online, for example, paid surfing or use services that can not be used from one IP address, such a need is a natural phenomenon. You will also need to change the IP address to those users who, for whatever reason, received the ban, they will necessarily have to become unrecognizable. It will require the replacement of IP and the restriction on the number of requests.

A respectful reason for changing the IP address will be an attempt by outsiders to gain access to confidential information, although it should be noted that one measure is unlikely to completely relieve you of the problem. You can change the IP address either in the computer or in the browser, in the end result the successfully performed procedure will make you an incognito visitor.

How to change the IP address of a computer

To not be able to identify the individual address assigned to the browser, you will need to install a proxy. For example, consider how to do this on the most popular browsers - Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Before proceeding to the procedure, go to the site spys.ru. There we select the address by country and the date of testing. Copy it (do not forget to copy the corresponding ports). In Mozilla Firefox go to the "Tools" tab, then "Settings", then - "Advanced", "Network", "Configure". After checking the box next to "Manually configuring the proxy server", copy the address and the corresponding port to it. Confirm the set changes. Such addresses do not have a special "survivability". In case the browser stops opening pages, you need to change the address and port.

Change the IP address in Internet Explorer is done differently. Click "Tools", then - "Internet Options", then - "Connections", "Network Settings". Do not forget to tick the "Use a proxy server for local connections" option. Next, copy the address and port in the same way as the first case with Mozilla Firefox.

There is an option to change the IP address for all browsers quickly and easily. To do this, you should use one of the many special programs, for example, such as Auto Hide IP. You can download it for free on the Internet. After installing the program, you get the opportunity to change the IP instantly. At the same time, you have the opportunity to change the country at your own discretion.

Some services on the Internet offer services of a completely different plan, but giving the same result to which you aspire. Using such sites, you can enter the address of the page you need to sign on to it with a different IP address other than yours. With all the convenience of these services, they have some disadvantages: they are all paid, if you try to change the IP address of the page for free, they will only be opened halfway.