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So, this DSL has really gotten too slow. I'd like something faster.
It seems like around these parts the only real cable internet offerer is Comcast...so I suppose that's how I'm gonna go.
Now, here's the deal. I don't have any cable services yet. The cheapest option to get hooked up is the "Professional Installation for one (1) computer." The description reads: "Choose this option to install Comcast High-Speed Internet service on one(1) computer in your home."
Now, I actually have five computers I want to hook up (3-4 wirelessly), but that would require paying 50 bucks more the Comcast way. I already have a router that I'm using now. Can't I get the Comcast folks to set it up for one computer, then just plug the Ethernet cable out from the cable modem into my router to distribute it?
I normally wouldn't think of a reason why it wouldn't work. But I (wisely, I might add) Googled and found this:
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~daveho/info/comcast.html
Wow, talk about a pain in the neck. Particularly so because my D-Link DI-524 router doesn't seem to have the ability to change the MAC address of the router WAN.
Sooooooo, what should I do?
Would it be possible to figure out the WAN of my router, and then when I install the modem, have my MAS address spoofed to that of my router?
Thanks!
It seems like around these parts the only real cable internet offerer is Comcast...so I suppose that's how I'm gonna go.
Now, here's the deal. I don't have any cable services yet. The cheapest option to get hooked up is the "Professional Installation for one (1) computer." The description reads: "Choose this option to install Comcast High-Speed Internet service on one(1) computer in your home."
Now, I actually have five computers I want to hook up (3-4 wirelessly), but that would require paying 50 bucks more the Comcast way. I already have a router that I'm using now. Can't I get the Comcast folks to set it up for one computer, then just plug the Ethernet cable out from the cable modem into my router to distribute it?
I normally wouldn't think of a reason why it wouldn't work. But I (wisely, I might add) Googled and found this:
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~daveho/info/comcast.html
Wow, talk about a pain in the neck. Particularly so because my D-Link DI-524 router doesn't seem to have the ability to change the MAC address of the router WAN.
Sooooooo, what should I do?
Would it be possible to figure out the WAN of my router, and then when I install the modem, have my MAS address spoofed to that of my router?
Thanks!