[GLLUG] Linux and ATTBI Question

[Brian Hoort]

Hmmm. Well if you switched NICs, the MAC address would change -- so they 
can't be registering MAC addresses if you can switch NICs--that's the way 
MSU works. You have to register a MAC with a MSU email address.

I've had several others tell me DHCP just worked at their house, they just 
plugged in their LinkSYS routers and all was good -- which seems weird 
policy in this age of litigation and reduced civil liberties. I would think 
there would be a registration of sorts as you suggested. I wonder if they 
aren't consistent across their newly purchased net?

I'll post an answer to the list when I get it working.

At 10:33 AM 9/27/2002, you wrote:
>You have to run *part* of their software to register *a* MAC address for
>your cable modem.  Once you're set up, and you can get an IP address via
>DHCP, you get rid of their software and run whatever OS you like.  You
>don't even need to use the same NIC once it's all setup, they just keep
>a database for accountability.
>
>My suggestion would be to find someone with a Windows laptop, run their
>stupid software to get an initial IP, and then hook up the 95 box, and
>all should be well.
>
>--Brad Fears
>
>On Fri, 2002-09-27 at 10:31, Brian Hoort wrote:
> > This question is a masked Linux question, because I am considering getting
> > ATTBI at home for my Linux box, and this same problem would apply (cannot
> > run their Windows setup software):
> >
> > I am trying to setup ATTBI on a friends ancient Win95 computer. Their
> > install CD is 150 MBs, runs slower than molasses, and keeps finding 
> reasons
> > why it won't run. First there wasn't enough space, now it says it needs 
> W95
> > service pack. I don't have hours to sit here and muck with it, downloading
> > service releases etc. on his slow modem.
> >
> > Can't I just input the right network settings and a correct computer name
> > and get this thing running? What info do I need to know? My experience 
> with
> > these companies is that if I won't run their installer, they won't work
> > with me.
> >
> > Apologies, and Thank You,
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Brian Hoort
> >
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