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by georgelawlor 1 view

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I am using a Dlink router on our home network. It occurred to me that if, from time to time I were to change the dynamic IP address assigned by the ISP when the router signed on that would improve out network security since we would be moving around on the net, the moving target defence. I realize that we ourselves would have problems signing into this private network from outside because of the changing IP address but that is a minor annoyance. I do this manually now.

Here's the question. Is there a router out there suitable for a home network that would allow a scheduled command line instruction to reboot or re-connect? Thanks.

George

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by bart777

Usually the IP lease you get from your ISP is going to be longer than just a simple reboot. For the dynamic IP to change on the router your router would need to be down for at least a day. Even then there is no guarantee that the address will change. You'll want to get with your ISP to see how long the leases are reserved for.

by sbrown95

You cannot expect an IP to change every time you reboot your router. Most ISPs never change the IP unless a problem is detected with the connection or a scheduled maintenance is performed.

by georgelawlor

Hi Bart:

Thanks for the reply. I am using PPPOE and do not have a permanent IP assigned by my ISP. If I reboot my router ten times there will likely be ten different IP addresses assigned.

George

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