ip ban

ozaudio · 2 Dec 2011 at 16:37

i have been banned from 6 servers on quake 3 for suspected cheating??? wtf... what would this of banned, my pcs ip? internet ip ? i dont have a cd key so isnt that cd key they have banned.

Now is there any way to change my ip address with virign media , ive already tryed the

run > config/ip > config/new in the command window but after a reboot i was still banned

esK` · 2 Dec 2011 at 16:40

This is something you'd have to take up with virgin media, You can request a new IP address from them via technical support ( I'd have thought. )

VaderDSL · 2 Dec 2011 at 16:40

Depends, is it cable or ADSL? Do Virgin have static IPs or are they dynamic?

Deception · 2 Dec 2011 at 16:42

If you're using a router, You can change the mac address it uses to request DHCP info and this should give you a new IP (Used to do this from my SOF2 days

). Either that or connect through a proxy.

ozaudio · 2 Dec 2011 at 17:54

when it comes to the net i have no understnading at all with ips / connection settings ect.. i dont have a router... but may be able to get hold of a netgear router if thats any good, as i can just connect my modem to this then a cable from the net gear into my pc?

what / how does proxy work ? - ill look it up though but might not understand the full on technical terms

PhillyDee · 2 Dec 2011 at 17:59

Turn off the modem, and leave it a few hours. You may be assigned a new IP.

TNGL · 2 Dec 2011 at 18:28

Download a MAC Address changer. Turn the modem off, change your mac address, perhaps restart your computer for changes to fully take effect (I'm not sure if this step is necessary), and then once it's restarted turn your modem back on and you should be assigned a new IP.

kylew · 2 Dec 2011 at 18:32

ozaudio said:
i have been banned from 6 servers on quake 3 for suspected cheating??? wtf... what would this of banned, my pcs ip? internet ip ? i dont have a cd key so isnt that cd key they have banned.

Now is there any way to change my ip address with virign media , ive already tryed the

run > config/ip > config/new in the command window but after a reboot i was still banned

The op doesn't deserve help because of the above bolded.

asim18 · 2 Dec 2011 at 20:10

I doubt VM will do anything about it.

I've had the same IP since joining almost 2 years ago. Even after upgrading from 20Mb to 50Mb with a brand new modem I still have the same IP address.

Deception · 2 Dec 2011 at 22:01

Tingle said:
Download a MAC Address changer. Turn the modem off, change your mac address, perhaps restart your computer for changes to fully take effect (I'm not sure if this step is necessary), and then once it's restarted turn your modem back on and you should be assigned a new IP.

The above will work too if you don't have a router. Happy cheatin.... I mean gaming!

Slade2 · 2 Dec 2011 at 22:20

You can do the command were you drop you config I think its IP renew all or something. They turn off you modem for say 12 hours or so. Perhaps when you sleep at night. If you do this your actually IP might be assigned to someone else and you will get a new one since your goes back into a pool of availible IPs. Although with Virgin they do seem to be rather static.

ozaudio · 3 Dec 2011 at 06:24

the mac ip changer only works when im connected to the net?when i unplug the moden and try to change it , it wont let me.

Im using version v5 r3

since installing it do i need to change any settings? all i have done so far is click renew ip

ozaudio · 3 Dec 2011 at 07:26

been watching videos on the youtube and ive done it 3 different ways now, i changed my broswer ip and my mac ip changed but im still banned!!! i didnt reboot though, could this be why? how about a format?

bledd · 3 Dec 2011 at 07:56

kylew said:
The op doesn't deserve help because of the above bolded.

Wind your neck in kyle..

Quake 3 does use cd keys if I remember rightly, if it's a Steam version for example then the key is probably hidden from view

ozaudio · 3 Dec 2011 at 08:03

i installed it from a disk but didnt use the cd key as you dont have to. hmm i have changed my address now and in the command box it shows it changed but now if i look my ip up on a website it is the same as before i even did anything

bledd · 3 Dec 2011 at 08:18

With Virgin Media, you'll have to disconnect your modem for a few days I'm afraid

ozaudio · 3 Dec 2011 at 08:41

well, ill stay banned then,.

unless viegin can renew my ip with a request? i have a shop in my town if i go in think i can blag them into changing it?

Deception · 3 Dec 2011 at 09:20

Once you changed your mac address, you need to reboot the modem (Take out power for few minutes and put it back). It should detect the mac address change from is dhcp pool and assign you a new one, unless you purchased a static IP. Then you're stuck using a proxy.

TNGL · 3 Dec 2011 at 11:03

ozaudio said:
well, ill stay banned then,.

unless viegin can renew my ip with a request? i have a shop in my town if i go in think i can blag them into changing it?

I doubt they'll be able to do anything.

Ryan111 · 3 Dec 2011 at 11:39

Do you have a router? Or just a modem?

If you have a router, you will need to change the WAN Mac Address of the router, then reboot both modem and router and you WILL have a new IP