Re: [PLUG] Comcast "OPEN IMMEDIATELY" but don't

[aab@drexel.edu]

I doubt they do that, but the experiences I've had with LinkSys drivers
on our network at work would make me think about blocking their prefix
specifically.

I *do* think the trolls at ComCast have implemented something in their
DHCP server that checks against a table so that they only allow one IP
address per customer (based on computer name & ethernet address) so that
they can charge for the "Multiple IP Connections for Networked Computers
Only" feature (a mere $6.95 per IP address per month) ... and that this
gobbet of bad logic is what prevents people from switching their cable
modem-connected device as easily as they used to.

andrew.

On Sat, 9 Feb 2002, Jim Trocki wrote:

> say, so do you really think these cable isps go through the effort of
> disallowing MAC addrs which are known to be allocated by companies such
> as linksys? that sounds highly questionable. if you have a specific
> knowledge about this i'd be interested in hearing about it.
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