Hello all, i have been lurking here for awhile and I finally found something that I can contribute.
For my previous job i spent more then half my day hiding and changing IP's. Some of the threads I have been reading in this section give some wrong information so I wanted to post my experience and hope it can help.
Some Internet Connections and how to change your IP.
All of these can be tested by first going to whatsmyip.com checking out the number, doing one of these methods and then going back again and seeing your number has changed.
Dial up - for the 0.0002% that still use dial up, to change your IP simply disconnect and call back again.
DSL - Your DSL modem box is not static, simply unplug it, count to 37 and plug it back in. This is only if you have not paid extra to the DSL provider to get a static IP, sometimes common at companies - in that case use a software as seen below.
Cable Modem - This is a bit tricky, usually all cable modem ip's will change at one point or another but reseting the cable modem will not do the trick. So i would recommend either a software (see below) a proxy or if you are brave you can switch it via your router. Have your router login handy and simply change the MAC Address of your router. Once you click save after you have inputed your new Mac Address your router will reset - at this time unplug your cable modem and wait 38.5 second and plug it back in. You will be assigned a new IP.
FiOS - This is tricky, you have to change the MAC address of your network card or router then leave the fios unplugged for 20 minutes and when it comes back on you will have a new IP. - It doesnt work 100% of the time unless someone else on your circuit takes your old IP.
T1 / T3 - If you have this at your house your either hardcore or a family of nerds. Make sure your computer is set to a static IP and flip your IP number up by 3 or so...
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Note to all of this: If blizzard wants to, they can see that you are still on the same subnet. Sure it will work for getting your IP hid, but if your living in a little unpopulated town in ohio and blizzard only has 3 people there that play WOW, they are more then likely going to figure this all out. So be aware they are not dumb by any means, neither are the G.M.'s
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Software:
My person pick for being 100% anonymous = TOR aka The Onion Route - You can download it here. Tor: anonymity online When activated it will seam like you are coming from a different place at every click. This would be your best shot to run while you use a BOT - this is a serious program so please read the directions before you install it.
Hide Your IP Programs. - They work, but they sniff public proxys and push you onto one, most of which will block the WOW ports, so i would save yourself the 20 bucks.
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Public Proxy
These are a safe bet if you find one that is fast and allows no port blocking. Its easy to set into your config on your computer, just simply do it in your network settings, and you should be good to go.
proxy lists - Google Search
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I think that just about covered it all - if there is anything i missed or I can think of I will update the thread.
If this is in the wrong section I appologize, i just figured this is where it would be most relevant.
Hope this helps