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multiple MAC addresses

May 2, 2005 8:41AM PDT

I don't know what the proper terminology is, but the router is "sending" multiple MAC addresses to my ISP. Let me explain:

I can log only one MAC address at time. So I changed my MAC address of the router to match that of the computer so that the ISP connection would be 'fooled' into thinking it was the same machine. However, after I use the internet through the router for a few minutes, my connection is terminating because my 'port has multiple MAC addresses.'

I can try using it as an access point, but i have trouble establishing an IP. (the ISP already has DCHP)

Help!! This is weird....

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Does your ISP require cloning...
May 2, 2005 11:08AM PDT

of the MAC address. If not you should turn it off.

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May 2, 2005 2:04PM PDT

could having duplicate MACs cause things to run askew?

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If you and your neighbor down the block....
May 2, 2005 6:26PM PDT

had the same name and street address, where would your mail go?

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thanks!!
May 3, 2005 12:23AM PDT

haha nice metaphor!! I'm going to try it, i thought you are right, i never thought of it that way....thanks a lot!