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swapshop1 · 30-08-2005, 21:27

MAC address ranges - theres really no need to have your own unique range, it would help i suppose but the UBR's or other hardware would just be programmed with the relavent MAC code just as in any other. I would doubt that any hardware would be programmed to respond to ranges of addresses. This would be a severe security vulnerability.

To bring a modem online, CS input the MAC into the system. so this in itself states that ranges are not used. Otherwise just plugging my box in from new would make it work would it not? Why would the engineer write the MAC down? To register that MAC in particular?

Other than the name on the outside of the box there is no technical need to send a new modem.
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Can NTL match the AOL deal? 1Mb connection @ 24.99 but no CAP? Do CS have that power? I know Orange used to price/tariff match.

I'm currently on 2Mb @ 24.99 - been a BB customer for 4 1/2 years. I see BB as an unmetered comodity - flat fee - no limits - no worries. The last thing I want is having to check an app to see my monthly usage.

30-08-2005, 21:27	#6
swapshop1 Inactive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Posts: 89	Re: AOL on NTL MAC address ranges - theres really no need to have your own unique range, it would help i suppose but the UBR's or other hardware would just be programmed with the relavent MAC code just as in any other. I would doubt that any hardware would be programmed to respond to ranges of addresses. This would be a severe security vulnerability. To bring a modem online, CS input the MAC into the system. so this in itself states that ranges are not used. Otherwise just plugging my box in from new would make it work would it not? Why would the engineer write the MAC down? To register that MAC in particular? Other than the name on the outside of the box there is no technical need to send a new modem. __________________ Can NTL match the AOL deal? 1Mb connection @ 24.99 but no CAP? Do CS have that power? I know Orange used to price/tariff match. I'm currently on 2Mb @ 24.99 - been a BB customer for 4 1/2 years. I see BB as an unmetered comodity - flat fee - no limits - no worries. The last thing I want is having to check an app to see my monthly usage.