cable modems cache MAC addresses

[_rck_]

This was the simple cause behind our Internet connectivity problems. bbz was the first to suspect it, and it sure took me a long time to figure out what that implied. But now I know, and we can get online whenever we want and on whatever hardware we desire.

The pathetic tech support of the provider is getting an earful for this one, though.

Comments

[garybartos]

Did you have to pull a battery out of the modem to force it to re-acquire the MAC address on startup? I had a cable modem with a modem and had to yank the battery out on more than one occasion for this very purpose.

[_rck_]

No, apparently it is sufficient to power it off for about 30secs.

The point is somewhat moot now, since I got the wireless access point router running--here, MAC cloning was the key to success, so I am basically in the same situation as I was at the old place.

Just wish I had gotten there earlier!

[_rck_]

The pathetic tech support took the earful and was extremely apologetic. Now that my stuff works, it is easier to be generous.