Stupid router

[wispfox]

Ok, I definately need a new wireless router. It _really_ does not like working on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, I _cannot_ remember how to connect directly to my cable modem, so it's going to be a flaky WFH day. Fun.

And I have no idea when I'll have time/transportation to _get_ a new router...

Comments

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Yeah, tried that. There appears to be something else I need to do.

(FWIW, I'm fairly computer savy. :)

[dajt.livejournal.com]

You need to use a specific MAC address for your computer, else the cable DHCP server won't give you an address. If you can go into your router's configuration webpage, it should tell you what MAC address it uses for the WAN link.

[volta]

Comcast? You need to power cycle the cable modem if you change the device it is talking to. Unplug for at least a minute, connect to your PC, turn on CM, turn on PC, hope. Some Comcast areas still lock you to a single MAC, so you may need to clone the MAC from your router to your PC for this to work.

Also, if transportation is your issue, circuit city has the wrt54g for $50 with free shipping. Mine is still going strong a few years later.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Some Comcast areas still lock you to a single MAC, so you may need to clone the MAC from your router to your PC for this to work.

Aaaaah. Fucker. This must be it.