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Live TV fail- Home address keeps changing when the IP address is reset
We use Hulu Live for TV. My gateway is having tower issues in my area. When the Gateway jumps to a tower with a stronger signal, it is changing the IP address that my Fire stick is attached to. We th...
I think there is a less complicated way to achieve what you're looking to do.
The problem is caused by the way T-Mobile assigns an external IP address. With a traditional ISP, they give a geographically local address so that Hulu, et al, can tell where you are and that you're entitled to see/read/view the content.
T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are all whats referred to as Fixed Wireless Access. T-Mobile assigns a single range of addresses for all subscribers and it is rarely geographically located. As an example, I live in S. Florida, but my external IP resolves to Bellingham, WA.
To be honest, the only problem I've ever had with this arrangement is the NY Times which says I'm a bot. I resolved it, and I suggest you do too, with a VPN that allowed me to get a local address and put the issue to bed. I use Mullvad VPN, but any VPN that allows you to choose your server will help resolve this problem.
¡Buena suerte!
I think there is a less complicated way to achieve what you're looking to do.
The problem is caused by the way T-Mobile assigns an external IP address. With a traditional ISP, they give a geographically local address so that Hulu, et al, can tell where you are and that you're entitled to see/read/view the content.
T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are all whats referred to as Fixed Wireless Access. T-Mobile assigns a single range of addresses for all subscribers and it is rarely geographically located. As an example, I live in S. Florida, but my external IP resolves to Bellingham, WA.
To be honest, the only problem I've ever had with this arrangement is the NY Times which says I'm a bot. I resolved it, and I suggest you do too, with a VPN that allowed me to get a local address and put the issue to bed. I use Mullvad VPN, but any VPN that allows you to choose your server will help resolve this problem.
¡Buena suerte!
