>
> My question is, is this a different PC with a different MAC address?
> The modem itself keeps track of MAC addresses and probably has cached the MAC
> of the old PC. normally a power cycle clears this but you may have to call
> cox and tell them you changed PC's. have fun with that phone call ;)
With my cable modem a simple reboot doesn't do it, I have to leave my
modem off for about 3-5 minutes to get it to clear.
>
> with most cable modems you can surf to http://192.168.100.1 (if your firewall
> allows it) and view information about what's going on. look for something
> containing the CPE MAC address and make sure it matches the PC you're attaching
> to the modem.
Don't you also have to put your PC in that same network to see the cable
modem? I think so. I don't think it gives that much helpful info.
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