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Re: [PLUG] Re: DSL she no go...
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Quoting Stephen Gran <steve@lobefin.net>:
> On Tue, Nov 23, 2004 at 01:01:11AM -0500, Doug Crompton said:
> > They need my MAC address. Why is that? Security? What if I change
> > hardware? Am I down until I get a hold of a tech? I am not sure at
> this
> > point if I am using a router front-end or Linux router so I guess I
> have
> > to decide.
>
> It's a dhcp setup now, it used to be just static setup, but now they
> link your MAC address to your dhcp lease. So, yes, if you swap NICs,
> you have to either call them or send them an email letting them know
> about it. OTOH, I've never had to wait more than a half hour or so for
> that to take effect.
And failing that, there's always "ifconfig hw ether ..."
pls
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