[RustMan]

Is the IP address assigned by NTL's DCHP servers linked to the MAC address?

For years my addy has started 213.nnn but recently this shifted to 83.nnn, but when I switch the router for a laptop and re-provision I get back to 213.nnn. This was also faster (I was doing this to try and resolve a speed issue). Go back to the router and it renewed the lease onto 83. with pi**poor connection until I spoofed the MAC to that of the laptop, rebooted and, hey presto, locked onto 213. and a decent(ish) connection.

Spent days with tech support claiming there (1) my return power was poor, (2) nothing wrong with NTL's side of the link and (3) lots of reasons for poor connection, usually user side and 'you'd be surprised at what can slow it down, oh you're using a router these are notorious etc etc' . (They also offered me a free 1 month trial at 10 Mb .. do Samsung STB's support this?)

Any thoughts on the IP assignment would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Pete