My Reply follows quote. On 13/02/2003 08:18 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >You can't change it in any OS. It's hardcoded into the card. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Dennis McLaughlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 7:54 AM >To: Mac Network >Subject: Changing MAC address in MacOS 9.0.4 > >Hi All. > >I need to know how to change the MAC address on the >Ethernet adapter in my PowerMac 8500 under MacOS >9.0.4. > >I've been using Win2k on my cable modem (DHCP) for a >while now and everything works fine. I plugged in my >Mac but it can't obtain an IP address over DHCP. Using >a static IP works fine. The same goes for a Linux box >I tried. I suspect the ISP is keeping track of the MAC >address of my Win2k system and ignoring all others. I >know how to change the MAC address on the Linux box to >match that on my Win2k system, but I'd like to do the >same on my Mac. This troubleshooting is basically to >make sure this is the problem. I plan on using the >Linux box (Coyote Linux diskless router) as a >router/gateway so both my Mac and Windows can share >the Internet. > >Any help would be great. ----------------- You might consider a router/switch between the modem and your "network." You can get one for less than $50 and it would solve your problems.
Also, if you decide not use a router, have you tried resetting the modem (unplugging it and replugging it) when you switch machines? It "should" initiate a new connection with your ISP. Ken Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
