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mattg2k4 · 04-25-2003, 04:55 PM

The modem is a fujitsu, I don't know the make because I'm at school right now. I have power cycled it.

I haven't switched out cables, but when directly connecting my computer to the modem, I used a switch with my computer and the router plugged in, using the same cable on the modem and my computer as before, so I'd guess they work.

AFAIK the nic's mac address has not changed, but considering that my router was able to connect earlier, and my (and my bro's) computer were able to connect directly to the modem, and all three have different mac addresses, I don't think my ISP cares what MAC I use.

Thanks for all the fast replies!

If anyone can give me info on setting up a linux router, I have redhat, an extra computer, an extra nic, and a switch to use for it. Since I know my parents will be slow to approve purchase of a new router, I'd like to have some backup method of accessing the internet that let's everyone go online at once and doesn't involve cable swapping.

I'd like to get the linksys befsx41 if I do have to buy a new router, what do you all think?

04-25-2003, 04:55 PM	#8
mattg2k4 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: University of California, Santa Barbara Posts: 800	The modem is a fujitsu, I don't know the make because I'm at school right now. I have power cycled it. I haven't switched out cables, but when directly connecting my computer to the modem, I used a switch with my computer and the router plugged in, using the same cable on the modem and my computer as before, so I'd guess they work. AFAIK the nic's mac address has not changed, but considering that my router was able to connect earlier, and my (and my bro's) computer were able to connect directly to the modem, and all three have different mac addresses, I don't think my ISP cares what MAC I use. Thanks for all the fast replies! If anyone can give me info on setting up a linux router, I have redhat, an extra computer, an extra nic, and a switch to use for it. Since I know my parents will be slow to approve purchase of a new router, I'd like to have some backup method of accessing the internet that let's everyone go online at once and doesn't involve cable swapping. I'd like to get the linksys befsx41 if I do have to buy a new router, what do you all think?