Ok in simpleton terms:
NAT - Allows you to have multiple computers/private addresses identifying you on the internet as a single address.
DHCP - Part of the software on your router. This is what gives you your IP address for your computer.
If you're under a private address such as 192.168.X.X, then renewing your DHCP license WILL NOT DO A THING. The NAT translates all computers IP address to a single address. Changing your PC IP address will not effect what the blizzard servers see.
Now I couldn't see this technique being that effective in most cases. If you have a large pool of IP addresses that the DHCP can assign to you. Then I suppose it might work. If you're being a NAT, this lil tutorial would not be effective.
Equinox - Making a random static IP address, unless properly done, won't allow you to use the internet anymore. If you already have an IP address manually entered, don't touch it. If you receive your IP addresses automatically, don't worry about it. The DHCP will give you a new IP address that works.
If you release your IP address. Remember to RENEW it back.
Which OS are you running? The 'Connect To' menu option is on the right side in the pop-up box when you click on the [Start] icon, if you're running Vista.
Edit: I would play it safe and just wait this thing out, if it were me.
there is an easier way to do this.
1. open command prompt (start - run - cmd)
2. type netsh dump and press enter
3. once the operation is complete restart computer.
problem solved
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chaos, destruction, disorder........... my work here is done.:cool:
Equinox - Making a random static IP address, unless properly done, won't allow you to use the internet anymore. If you already have an IP address manually entered, don't touch it. If you receive your IP addresses automatically, don't worry about it. The DHCP will give you a new IP address that works.
If you release your IP address. Remember to RENEW it back.
Kinda what I was talking about. Our IP is automatic, but it wasn't always so.
well ill give it a shot to see if it works, can you explain this step please:
Go to "start menu" and find/click "Connect to" and click on "show all connection".
where is the connect to thing?
Connect To: isn't always on the Start Menu. Another way to go there is: Start - Control Panel(Classic View) - Network Connections - Right click on your connection(LOCAL AREA CONNECTION OR WIRELESS) - Properties - TCP/IP - PROPERTIES.
OR
If you have an internet icon in the bottom right(2 computers) you can double click on it and go to properties.
sorry i was afk had to eat dinner and do my homework and thankly my mom is nice enough to let me stay till 10:30 tonight since i've been doin good on other stuff for schoo.
so anyway, i believe there are other ways to get this whole proccess be done. and i'm sorry num3n i couldn't reply back...but as i predicted there's other people here know what i was really tryin to say or even trying to help others specially you.
i don't have that much knowledge on computers but i'm definitely know how things work slowly since i'm still learning.
i hope your questions are answered..if not, there's always answers for your questions here as we're part of this site. just ask hopefuly me or anybody here will surely help you
other thing too is, i did some research couple minutes ago and end up there's videos you can watch on how to do this....i found them at youtube.com and search "how to change ip address" i'm sure you'll find them very interesting and useful.
other thing too is, i did some research couple minutes ago and end up there's videos you can watch on how to do this....i found them at youtube.com and search "how to bypass realm down" i'm sure you'll find them very interesting and useful.
Lol, reference a link? Trust me, if typing how to bypass realm down turns up results on youtube. I'll be amazed.
It doesnt work if you have a static IP, which most have, what I personally do when I get a realm down is to use hotspotshield (google it) you start the program, it get you on a new temporary IP and you can keep playing, after a few hours, close hotspotshield and see if the realm down is gone, you can keep hotspotshield open all the time if you want but you may have lag issues.
ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew exit
then save it and change the extension from .txt to .bat
just makes it a little quicker after you restart your modem/router
Haha, that's true, but I mean come on - there has to be something people can do other than wait for the Realm Down message to disappear.
why isnt that guy responding................. i want him to explain lol
NAT - Allows you to have multiple computers/private addresses identifying you on the internet as a single address.
DHCP - Part of the software on your router. This is what gives you your IP address for your computer.
If you're under a private address such as 192.168.X.X, then renewing your DHCP license WILL NOT DO A THING. The NAT translates all computers IP address to a single address. Changing your PC IP address will not effect what the blizzard servers see.
Now I couldn't see this technique being that effective in most cases. If you have a large pool of IP addresses that the DHCP can assign to you. Then I suppose it might work. If you're being a NAT, this lil tutorial would not be effective.
Equinox - Making a random static IP address, unless properly done, won't allow you to use the internet anymore. If you already have an IP address manually entered, don't touch it. If you receive your IP addresses automatically, don't worry about it. The DHCP will give you a new IP address that works.
If you release your IP address. Remember to RENEW it back.
Edit: I would play it safe and just wait this thing out, if it were me.
1. open command prompt (start - run - cmd)
2. type netsh dump and press enter
3. once the operation is complete restart computer.
problem solved
Connect To: isn't always on the Start Menu. Another way to go there is: Start - Control Panel(Classic View) - Network Connections - Right click on your connection(LOCAL AREA CONNECTION OR WIRELESS) - Properties - TCP/IP - PROPERTIES.
OR
If you have an internet icon in the bottom right(2 computers) you can double click on it and go to properties.
OR
Go to START - RUN - TYPE: ncpa.cpl
This will open up your network connections.
so anyway, i believe there are other ways to get this whole proccess be done. and i'm sorry num3n i couldn't reply back...but as i predicted there's other people here know what i was really tryin to say or even trying to help others specially you.
i don't have that much knowledge on computers but i'm definitely know how things work slowly since i'm still learning.
i hope your questions are answered..if not, there's always answers for your questions here as we're part of this site. just ask hopefuly me or anybody here will surely help you
other thing too is, i did some research couple minutes ago and end up there's videos you can watch on how to do this....i found them at youtube.com and search "how to change ip address" i'm sure you'll find them very interesting and useful.
Lol, reference a link? Trust me, if typing how to bypass realm down turns up results on youtube. I'll be amazed.
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
exit
then save it and change the extension from .txt to .bat
just makes it a little quicker after you restart your modem/router
If also the problem continues then visit
Linksys router customer service