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Re: [PLUG] Re: DSL she no go...
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On 23 Nov, 2004, at 08:51, Stephen Gran wrote:
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.
The change only takes about 10 minutes once you get a tech on the phone.
The problem is when you can't get a tech on the phone "after hours" --
you're out of luck until Monday morning.
T.T.F.N.
William H. Magill
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