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Simple rule of thumb: Any time you change the hardware configuration of your network, shut the cable modem off, let it sit for 2-3 minutes (while you add or remove the other hardware). Then plug everything back in, and restart/power-on the network equipment. The cable modem will "remember" the MAC ADDRESS of the last piece of hardware it was attached to. If you leave the modem powered on while adding a router, the MAC ADDRESS retained by the modem will be that of the NIC (Network Interface Card) in your computer. The router has a different MAC ADDRESS, and the modem won't "talk to it". See this thread: »[ Brighthouse] Help with router on Roadrunner please for reference.
 got feedback?Thanks!!! Perhaps this last tip about restarting the cable modem should be highlighted, but you saved me some serious time!!! The linksys router part was well written. Yeah, I'm happy. 2008-02-26 17:50:35 by whistlinduck | |||||
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