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billy_bob

@comcast.net

New router need to notify Comcast?

I haven't been using a router (Linksys WRT54GL) at all till now, only a cable modem. Do I have to notify Comcast if I begin to use one? Thanks.
permalink · 2009-07-03 16:36:23 · Reply to this

Assman

join:2007-11-06
Dildo, NL

Re: New router need to notify Comcast?

No, you don't have to.
permalink · 2009-07-03 16:43:04 · Reply to this

Cjaiceman
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join:2004-10-12
Parker, CO
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 When you hook it up to your cable modem just make sure you restart your modem. To do this on a normal modem, just unplug it for 10 seconds, then plug it back in. On an eMTA hit the reset/restart button on the back (this will cut off the phones in the home for a few minutes).
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permalink · 2009-07-03 16:49:11 · Reply to this

billy_bob

@comcast.net		 Thanks for the help guys.
permalink · 2009-07-03 17:43:20 · Reply to this
Elliot

join:2009-06-22
Fort Lauderdale, FL		 If your going to hook up the router between your PC and the Comcast modem - then I THINK you might want to look up about cloning your PC's MAC address into the router's menu. - I been wrong before. Ask around some more. Google is your friend.
permalink · 2009-07-03 22:20:06 · Reply to this

EG
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Union, NJ

Re: New router need to notify Comcast?

said by Elliot See Profile :

If your going to hook up the router between your PC and the Comcast modem - then I THINK you might want to look up about cloning your PC's MAC address into the router's menu. - I been wrong before. Ask around some more. Google is your friend.
Nah. MAC cloning is typically not necessary.
permalink · 2009-07-03 22:41:49 · Reply to this
Elliot

join:2009-06-22
Fort Lauderdale, FL		 Thanks EG: Won't the modem report a new MAC addres or does comcast not care as long as you don't go crazy. They just think your bought a new PC maybe?
permalink · 2009-07-03 23:12:36 · Reply to this

EG
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join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ

Re: New router need to notify Comcast?

As far as MAC addys go, they don't really care about the device is directly connected to the LAN port of the modem.
permalink · 2009-07-03 23:16:45 · Reply to this
Elliot

join:2009-06-22
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Re: New router need to notify Comcast?

MY thanks again. Good info.
permalink · 2009-07-03 23:18:32 · Reply to this

EG
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Union, NJ		 Happy surfing !
permalink · 2009-07-03 23:20:07 · Reply to this

jack b
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 A couple of tips:
For security, change the router default password, and disable remote administration if that is an option.
For wireless, use WPA security, it's more robust than WEP. You really don't want everyone within range of your signal to be able to connect using your internet.
If you're not using the wireless radio, turn it off, you can still use the router LAN/WAN wired.
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permalink · 2009-07-04 04:06:56 · Print · Reply to this

billy_bob

@comcast.net		 Thanks for the additional tips EG and jack b.
permalink · 2009-07-04 21:27:43 · Reply to this
Spock_rhp

join:2009-07-11
Hollywood, FL

 I have situation down here in Florida where Comcast does care about the MAC address your device is reporting. Changing your router will change the default MAC address, so we have to use the cloned MAC address [or just record the old one and input it into the new router].

Why here and not there?

Comcast online tech support had no clue.
permalink · 2009-07-11 22:27:21 · Reply to this

nate1234

join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ
·Comcast

Re: New router need to notify Comcast?

yes Spock, we saw your forum

Billy_bob: I recommend Tomato for your WRT54GL
»victek.is-a-geek.com/tomato.html
You want the ND version, and remember to erase the NVRAM.
Info here (how to install, etc..):»en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Tomato_%28firmware%29
permalink · 2009-07-12 08:16:29 · Reply to this

Johkal
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 Normal registration of your modem's MAC suggests the modem not be connected to a router during this process. Once the Modem is registered, connecting a router would not change your viewable registered Modem MAC. If you can't get online after connecting a router, it's not a Comcast issue, but rather your network issue.
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permalink · 2009-07-12 08:37:17 · Reply to this
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