[ale] HELP NEEDED - Comcast cable Modem and linux-centric home network

[Erik Mathis]

I would try to spoof the MAC of the windows box, if thats what you
used to setup the service with.

Also dont use comcast DNS servers. They suck.

-Erik-



On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:25 AM, Pete Hardie <pete.hardie at gmail.com> wrote:
> ALErs,
>
> I finally gave up on DSL and signed up for Comcast's cable modem service.
>
> The self-install kit arrives, and after some install issues I have the
> device up.  It from SMC, and has built-in router, DHCP server and
> Wifi, none of which can be turned off by
> the customer.
>
> My initial attempt to hook it up to my Fedora 15 box (after testing
> with a WIndows box) failed - it appeared to not be routing requests
>
> Has anyone set a similar system up and could offer pointers/advice?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pete Hardie
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