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Originally Posted by canarytops
yet most posts seem to imply router connectivity is simply a case of powering all kit off, connecting cables and powering on in the correct sequence.
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The info I'm querying is "Connection Type", can I assume that the default "Auto Configuration - DHCP" is OK for a STB ?
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I'm also a bit confused as to defining the router to the STB, I had assumed this would need provisioning but I couldn't see how to do this. Is this what the various references to cloning MAC addresses relate to ?
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Two ways:
1) Register the router's WAN port's MAC address with ntl. See here:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...r.html#pacereg
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2) Clone the MAC address of an already registered PC onto the router's WAN port - the set-up CD should have a wizard for this.
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Extra: Don't forget to secure the wireless network -
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/article.php?a=12