Why do I have to continually add my computer with iTunes Match

I have a laptop (Windows 7) with all my tunes on it. It appears that whenever my IP address changes, I have to sign out of match, sign back in again, add my computer and go through the matching process all over again.
Driving me crazy

I haven't seen this issue yet and I have definitely changed my IP address a few times on my Windows systems (mainly XP, in my case).
Tmk, the service is linked to your Apple ID as well as your system's short name (computer name).   Whether or not it's using the system name of a GUID of some kind, and I'm not 100% sure.  I've even changed my MAC address and iTM stills works for me.
You might want to supply more details on your specific situation - why is the IP address changing?  If you are on a home network and the system is on frequently, the internal DHCP on your home router should supply you with the same IP address until it's released.   Are you always at home or are you seeing this issue when you're actually actually outside of your home network?  If so, it could be another factor than the IP address change internally on the device -- perhaps it's the actual IP address difference on the Internet-facing router. 
EDIT: I just saw your reply that criss-crossed mine.  I think it's the home to work change that's the root cause and not the actual IP address change.  You using a proxy server at work?  If so, there could be some NAT'ing going on which could certainly affect things.

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