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Raistlin · 12-07-2005, 20:45

Mine "just works" without any problems at all.

The only time my router or modem get rebooted is if I have a power cut or if I'm doing any moving about or anything.

FYI both my machines have static IP addresses (one laptop and one desktop), so the DHCP server on the router is switched off.

There shouldn't be any need to clone the MAC address of the NIC to the router, the SACM will reprovision itself to whatever device it is attached to if it is rebooted.

The fact that it's dropping once a day makes me think that it's a firewall issue (since you aren't running a software firewall it's most likely the internal firewall of the router). I had exactly the same problems when I was running ZoneAlarm before I got the router.

TBH, other than suggesting you try the router on another machine (or, better still try a completely different router) I can't think of anything else that you can try.

My inclination is that it's something either not set up correctly, or not working correctly, within the router. What it might be though I have no idea.

Does your router keep any logs at all? If there are any error logs or firewall logs that may throw some light on what is causing your problem.

12-07-2005, 20:45	#9
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Re: MAC address cloning with router or not? Mine "just works" without any problems at all. The only time my router or modem get rebooted is if I have a power cut or if I'm doing any moving about or anything. FYI both my machines have static IP addresses (one laptop and one desktop), so the DHCP server on the router is switched off. There shouldn't be any need to clone the MAC address of the NIC to the router, the SACM will reprovision itself to whatever device it is attached to if it is rebooted. The fact that it's dropping once a day makes me think that it's a firewall issue (since you aren't running a software firewall it's most likely the internal firewall of the router). I had exactly the same problems when I was running ZoneAlarm before I got the router. TBH, other than suggesting you try the router on another machine (or, better still try a completely different router) I can't think of anything else that you can try. My inclination is that it's something either not set up correctly, or not working correctly, within the router. What it might be though I have no idea. Does your router keep any logs at all? If there are any error logs or firewall logs that may throw some light on what is causing your problem.