How to hide from ISP?

use cloak of invisibility,

kidding.

isp's not waste time monitoring beyond law requires. waste of resources , not provide additional profit, why in business.

router log doesn't capture , record done on particular computer, can tell url's (web sites) visited , when. files downloaded specific device logged.

here's how works:

when device connects internet via router either wifi or ethernet device's mac address stored.

every device has network interface has unique mac (media access control) address. expressed in hexadecimal such 10:25:a4:59:ef:1c

router assigns device unique ip address via dhcp service. in binary expressed in readable format such 192.168.1.25

know technical aspects of how specific device identifiable, proceed.

every time specific device tries go web page or download file, internet browser requests content remote web server delivered device via http or https.

of web content including source code, formatting (css), graphics, flash content, etc. must requested via router's connection internet service provider's routing equipment.

internet provider required law keep detailed log of sites visited , files downloaded period of time varies provider , state. router log file released law enforcement proper subpena.

note: internet provider not know device requested data. home router appears 1 device isp, home router know specific device requested data.

home router keeps detailed logs, if owner tech savvy, can see sites have been visited , files downloaded specific device examining wireless router log. not technically same browser url history file, examining url's requested device history of sites visited can reconstructed.

router logs have specific size limit, , when limit reached older data overwritten. on netgear router have configured email logs gmail account when full , clear them. gives me complete record of of router activity can examine specific date.

common way of hiding wan ip address use web based proxy server. http requests sent proxy server. proxy server forwards request destination server, , fetches requested content , relays you.

proxy servers have risks, free ones don't know data goes or has access it. http://whatismyipaddress.com/proxy-risks

there no way hide wan or public ip entirely, otherwise no data sent computer internet not know destination address.

luck..

i using cable internet, on lan. think isp monitor me , watch me , mean monitors when logged in internet , browse , download. want solution when logged not able know logged in , doesnt know im browsing , downloading..

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