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Re: Question about changing MAC address

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On 9/29/2014 9:00 PM, Bill M. wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Sep 2014 21:37:50 -0700, Marco <noreply@noreply.com> wrote:
>
>> I don't want to use someone else's MAC address.  What I'd like
>> to do is generate a new unused MAC address that I can use with
>> Comcast.  I suppose it may get issued by the cable modem
>> manufacturer eventually, but until it does, I'd like to use it.
>>   The reason I want to do this is because I've had to replace
>> several cable modems over the years and I try to buy them cheap
>> on Ebay.  Sometimes Comcast won't let me use a modem I buy
>> because the previous owner owed money.  My preference for a
>> modem that will let me generate a unique useable MAC address
>> would be a SB5100.  Please let me know if this would be
>> possible using a jtag cable or some other way.  Thanks
>
> You asked if it's possible. The answer is yes, with a jtag cable and the
> proper software. Been there, done that. The rest is up to you.

Thank you Bill M.  Can you tell me how to generate a serial 
number for
the modem?  Is there software or a script that will do this?

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Question about changing MAC address Marco <noreply@noreply.com> - 2014-09-26 21:37 -0700
  Re: Question about changing MAC address Bill M. <wbillups@hotmail.com> - 2014-09-29 23:00 -0500
    Re: Question about changing MAC address Marco <noreply@noreply.com> - 2014-10-11 13:21 -0700
      Re: Question about changing MAC address Bill M. <wbillups@hotmail.com> - 2014-10-12 15:54 -0500

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