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toon_army · 22-09-07, 08:32 PM

hi all ive just got a modem flashed with 3internet firmware ive read the instructions and set it all away i used the mac off the bottom of the modem not sure if thats what im sposed to do as im a complete noob its connected but wont go on the internet page ive heard i need a different mac but dnt know how to get 1 plz help

steve07951 · 22-09-07, 09:10 PM

yes you need a different mac theres a mac exchage in the FTA area

toon_army · 22-09-07, 10:16 PM

how should i post it and is there not a program that can sniff mac addresses at home

steve07951 · 22-09-07, 10:27 PM

take a look in the cable modem downloads in the fta

toon_army · 22-09-07, 10:31 PM

i have i just dnt know what im looking for m8 sorry by the way my modem is a ntl 250

AciidSn3ak3r · 23-09-07, 04:50 PM

Hey toon_army. Did you get this modem off eBay?
Cos ive seen the exact same one with 3INTERNET firmware or something....
And is it good if uve got it running. Does it get 20MB?
Cheers

toon_army · 23-09-07, 05:06 PM

not sure m8 as i havnt got mine fully working due to a mac address if i manage to get it sorted il let u know

toon_army · 23-09-07, 05:14 PM

i dnt know any1 on ntl/virgin media so i cant do a search that way also dnt have a mac address to swap so there must be another way to get my modem working im willing to pay for a mac just to get it working

Trog · 25-09-07, 10:55 AM

Yes, DHCPForce will sniff out a mac address for you but you won't be able to use it on your modem. Download the Haynes Cable Modem Guide from the download section for full instructions on how to get a mac address.

22-09-07, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
toon_army Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLZZZZZZZ help! hi all ive just got a modem flashed with 3internet firmware ive read the instructions and set it all away i used the mac off the bottom of the modem not sure if thats what im sposed to do as im a complete noob its connected but wont go on the internet page ive heard i need a different mac but dnt know how to get 1 plz help

22-09-07, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
steve07951 (super Mod) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: around somewhere Posts: 2,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! yes you need a different mac theres a mac exchage in the FTA area

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toon_army Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! how should i post it and is there not a program that can sniff mac addresses at home

22-09-07, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
steve07951 (super Mod) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: around somewhere Posts: 2,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! take a look in the cable modem downloads in the fta

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toon_army Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! i have i just dnt know what im looking for m8 sorry by the way my modem is a ntl 250


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23-09-07, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
AciidSn3ak3r Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 377 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! Hey toon_army. Did you get this modem off eBay? Cos ive seen the exact same one with 3INTERNET firmware or something.... And is it good if uve got it running. Does it get 20MB? Cheers

23-09-07, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
toon_army Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! not sure m8 as i havnt got mine fully working due to a mac address if i manage to get it sorted il let u know

23-09-07, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
toon_army Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! i dnt know any1 on ntl/virgin media so i cant do a search that way also dnt have a mac address to swap so there must be another way to get my modem working im willing to pay for a mac just to get it working Last edited by toon_army; 24-09-07 at 12:13 AM.

25-09-07, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Trog What! Where am I? Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Re: PLZZZZZZZ help! Yes, DHCPForce will sniff out a mac address for you but you won't be able to use it on your modem. Download the Haynes Cable Modem Guide from the download section for full instructions on how to get a mac address.