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Originally Posted by coffeecat
I don't think it's my router (I did try going via the DMZ) - but I can't plug a PC directly into the cable modem (8 year old Motorola surfboard) because it only accepts one particular Ethernet MAC address.
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If you power cycle the modem between swapping connected equipment, it will recognise the new MAC address. Just wait for the lights to stabilise before switching on freshly connected equipment.