Re: [PLUG] cable modem and MAC

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

Ruse, Kevin KPSI wrote:

> If you worried about the cable modem caching the mac address, then you just
> need to reset the cable modem everytime you switch machines. Most cable
> modems have a reset switch or they reset after they are powercycled.
>  

I guess I would try switching off the power for at least 15 minutes.

I have a Motorola SURFboard SB5100.  I was more concerned about DOCSIS, 
if that matters.  I was looking at the Lynksys EtherFast BEFCMU10 which 
does DOCSIS 1.0, upgradable to 1.1.  The Motorola claimed to go up to 
DOCSIS 2.0.  Does that really matter?  I hope I didn't buy (free after 
rebate) the lesser of the two.

I really wanted a modem that could also do DSL, but I guess I can't get 
everything I want for free!


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