Linksys Router not working with comcast?! - Page 2

**falconguard** · May 3rd, 2005

Yeah like egghead said. Make sure your MAC is registered with comcast.

**lancer** · May 3rd, 2005

what do you mean registered and cloned, please explain? thanks

**zeke_mo** · May 3rd, 2005

You dont need do any registering with MAC addresses. This thread is getting way to complicated.

This is all you need to do

Then do this on your net card - wireless

note that your numbers will vary

**lancer** · May 3rd, 2005

i would give you rep, but the osnn says i need to spread the **** around to other less fortunates.

**zeke_mo** · May 3rd, 2005

just glad I could help out a fellow comcast user

**lancer** · May 4th, 2005

hey zeke, its fixed all i did was hold the reset for 30 secs and presto all is fixed, wonder what screwed it up?!

**zeke_mo** · May 4th, 2005

That used to happen to me when I used a dell truemobile 2300 rounter. I had to reset it everynow and then. I think this is true for all routers and modems. They just need a reset every now and then

**Tuffgong4** · May 4th, 2005

BEFSR41
had the same router for a while and with all the buggy firmware updates and problems I just bit the bullet and bought a new router from a different company. Think I found a lot of other people having problems with this same router on dslreports and other various websites. I just google searched it and found tons of people with the same problems you are having with that same exact model of router. It might depend also on what revision the router is because mine is an older one and your's may be newer. If it is the fix may be different from what I found.

Linksys is a weird company...I've been around some really good linksys routers and some really bad ones. I also think Linksys routers (at least this model number) just like to go bad at random points. I hope you find out what's wrong with it because mine was just gone.

To add I don't know if this is a linksys funded website but I don't think so, I think it's a linksys info website by consumers that offer help.
http://www.linksysinfo.org/

**j79zlr** · May 4th, 2005

As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning.

@zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both.

**zeke_mo** · May 4th, 2005

Originally Posted by j79zlr

@zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both.

Its just one more thing to keep ppl off my wireless

**j79zlr** · May 4th, 2005

I agree with that, but it isn't necessary, besides I though the OP was using a BEFSR41 which is a wired router.

**zeke_mo** · May 4th, 2005

oh right

**lancer** · May 4th, 2005

i have to say i don't know what the hell you're on about, comcast does not need you to register anything with them at least in florida, where did you hear this. because it just is patently not true, but thanks for the help anyway.

Originally Posted by j79zlr

As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning.

@zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both.

egghead · May 4th, 2005

Originally Posted by j79zlr

As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning.

@zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both.

nicely done!

rep on the way

Originally Posted by lancer

i have to say i don't know what the hell you're on about, comcast does not need you to register anything with them at least in florida, where did you hear this. because it just is patently not true, but thanks for the help anyway.

Hi!

Some ISP's authenticate their users through the the mac address from your network card in your computer. My ISP will not let me hook any computer other than the one I registered with. registering is simple. log into a website and update MAC address. I am allowed to have 2 ip addresses using two MAC addresses. My router has the option to clone or spoof any MAC address. usually setting my router to defaults will bring up the settings wizard and at that time it will clone my computers MAC address and everything works fine.

Glad you got it all sorted out with a simple reset.

My Lynksys is great and I love the wireless.

Egghead

**j79zlr** · May 5th, 2005

You don't actually register your MAC address with Comcast as a step, I believe it is done when you install their software the first time. I had set a router up at my cousins, it would not work until I had the router use MAC cloning of the NIC in the PC that has the Scamcast software installed.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! You dont need do any registering with MAC addresses. This thread is getting way to complicated. This is all you need to do Then do this on your net card - wireless note that your numbers will vary "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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lancer There is no answer! Joined: October 2004 Location: FL, USA Posts: 3,087 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1430 Power: 137	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! hey zeke, its fixed all i did was hold the reset for 30 secs and presto all is fixed, wonder what screwed it up?! "The world has just got smaller now, but people have got further away."

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! That used to happen to me when I used a dell truemobile 2300 rounter. I had to reset it everynow and then. I think this is true for all routers and modems. They just need a reset every now and then "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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Tuffgong4 The Donger Need Food!!!! Joined: June 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,465 Reputation: 840 Power: 153	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! BEFSR41 had the same router for a while and with all the buggy firmware updates and problems I just bit the bullet and bought a new router from a different company. Think I found a lot of other people having problems with this same router on dslreports and other various websites. I just google searched it and found tons of people with the same problems you are having with that same exact model of router. It might depend also on what revision the router is because mine is an older one and your's may be newer. If it is the fix may be different from what I found. Linksys is a weird company...I've been around some really good linksys routers and some really bad ones. I also think Linksys routers (at least this model number) just like to go bad at random points. I hope you find out what's wrong with it because mine was just gone. To add I don't know if this is a linksys funded website but I don't think so, I think it's a linksys info website by consumers that offer help. http://www.linksysinfo.org/ Home Intel E6600 \ Abit AB9 Pro \ 4 gig Corsair DDR2-667 \ EVGA 9800GT \ HDD 1 320GB sata + 1 1.5TB sata \ 1 1TB backup drive / Samsung S183L SATA DVD-RW \ Windows 7 Pro x64 Laptop Asus UL30VT\ Intel CULV SU7300 \ 4GB Ram \ Intel Integrated + Nvidia 200m \ 500GB HDD \ 13.3 inch LED \ Windows 7 Premium x64

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 155	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning. @zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both. http://www.j79zlr.com

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! Originally Posted by j79zlr @zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both. Its just one more thing to keep ppl off my wireless "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 155	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! I agree with that, but it isn't necessary, besides I though the OP was using a BEFSR41 which is a wired router. http://www.j79zlr.com

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! oh right "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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lancer There is no answer! Joined: October 2004 Location: FL, USA Posts: 3,087 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1430 Power: 137	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! i have to say i don't know what the hell you're on about, comcast does not need you to register anything with them at least in florida, where did you hear this. because it just is patently not true, but thanks for the help anyway. Originally Posted by j79zlr As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning. @zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both. "The world has just got smaller now, but people have got further away."

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egghead Double O Egghead Joined: November 2004 Posts: 504 Reputation: 550 Power: 102	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! Originally Posted by j79zlr As far as MAC cloning, when you initially setup Comcast, they register the MAC address of your network card, it is then tied into your account, if you change network cards or add a router, as in this case, you need to either call comcast and have them register the new MAC address or clone the MAC address of the registered network card [what you would want to do here]. Running ipconfig /all will display the MAC address of your network card, then go into the router's setup page and use that address for the MAC cloning. @zeke_mno, you do not need to disable the DHCP server on the router to run a static IP, you can use both. nicely done! rep on the way Originally Posted by lancer i have to say i don't know what the hell you're on about, comcast does not need you to register anything with them at least in florida, where did you hear this. because it just is patently not true, but thanks for the help anyway. Hi! Some ISP's authenticate their users through the the mac address from your network card in your computer. My ISP will not let me hook any computer other than the one I registered with. registering is simple. log into a website and update MAC address. I am allowed to have 2 ip addresses using two MAC addresses. My router has the option to clone or spoof any MAC address. usually setting my router to defaults will bring up the settings wizard and at that time it will clone my computers MAC address and everything works fine. Glad you got it all sorted out with a simple reset. My Lynksys is great and I love the wireless. Egghead Techzonez Visiting Mod

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 155	Re: Linksys Router not working with comcast?! You don't actually register your MAC address with Comcast as a step, I believe it is done when you install their software the first time. I had set a router up at my cousins, it would not work until I had the router use MAC cloning of the NIC in the PC that has the Scamcast software installed. http://www.j79zlr.com

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