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I have a school computer that won't let me change that. What can I do?

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You'll want to take a look at UltraSurf or Psiphon for that. You may also want to look at using a proxy server.

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Will this help to connect to the internet?

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No.

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Is there any way I can do Method 1 but still connect to the Internet?

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You'll have to make sure to still follow the subnet mask, which means is you need to find your old IP address. Make sure you keep the first three octets of numbers the same (192.168.0.x or 10.0.0.x, for example). If you don't, your router will get confused and think your traffic is coming from outside.

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How do I check whether it's working or not?

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Search Google for "what is my IP". If it's not the same as your old IP address, it worked!

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How do I go back to my original IP?

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You cannot do this without using a VPN. A VPN protects your IP and you will keep your normal IP address. Examples of VPN's are Surfshark, NorthVPN, Dashlane (with extra benefits), and tons of others.

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