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Shaddax · 14-10-07, 03:21 PM

I currently have a paid for 20mb VM Broadband connection.

I am thinking about buying a ready - modded modem. Is the idea to stop the VM service, swap MAC address and clone a modem or simply to subscribe to the cheapest broadband package and use the new modem to uncap the speed back up to 20mb?

lincsat · 15-10-07, 01:14 AM

You could do either, but don't use your own MAC, get one from a neighbouring area. It's important to keep subscribing to something so they don't disconnect your cable feed.

Shaddax · 15-10-07, 02:18 PM

Thanks for your answer Lincsat.
If I don't use my own MAC then I guess there would be no point in paying for a cheap connection as I do have other services with VM? Is this logical?

If, however, I was to keep up minimum subscription for broadband is there a reason why I wouldn't use my real current MAC for the new uncapped modem?

lincsat · 15-10-07, 08:50 PM

If your subscribed MAC was suddenly downloading at 10 times the speed you pay for - someone may get suspicious

Shaddax · 16-10-07, 10:12 AM

Each answer provokes a new question!

Thanks for the heads-up about being noticed. From what you say, does it follow that I should only connect at the same speed as the account of the swapped MAC address - and how would I know what that was?

lincsat · 16-10-07, 12:56 PM

If you're using a cloned MAC, it's very difficult to be traced so less problematic to use a higher speed. I would always suggest keeping your subscribed modem connected even if using a clone. Maybe use your subscribed modem for another PC in the house, it's just basic security.

baz-r · 16-10-07, 05:14 PM

i have a sb5100i and i would like to uncap it to get more bandwith/speed
i also have a spare one that the guy nextdoor gave me when he moved out to play with.

so how do i go about it then? and what will i need?

lincsat · 16-10-07, 05:55 PM

First thing to do is have a look at the Haynes Guide to Cable Modems, lots of great info in there

baz-r · 31-10-07, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baz-r

i have a sb5100i and i would like to uncap it to get more bandwith/speed
i also have a spare one that the guy nextdoor gave me when he moved out to play with.

so how do i go about it then? and what will i need?

im going to ask a stupid question

is there any way of just uping my bandwith and keeping my mac and stuff the same. ie. somehow flashing new setting or config so i get more speed?

Shaddax · 06-11-07, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baz-r

im going to ask a stupid question

is there any way of just uping my bandwith and keeping my mac and stuff the same. ie. somehow flashing new setting or config so i get more speed?

I think we've gone full circle here, this is basically part of what I asked in the original post!

14-10-07, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaddax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 156 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Clone or uncap? I currently have a paid for 20mb VM Broadband connection. I am thinking about buying a ready - modded modem. Is the idea to stop the VM service, swap MAC address and clone a modem or simply to subscribe to the cheapest broadband package and use the new modem to uncap the speed back up to 20mb?

15-10-07, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? You could do either, but don't use your own MAC, get one from a neighbouring area. It's important to keep subscribing to something so they don't disconnect your cable feed. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

15-10-07, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shaddax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 156 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? Thanks for your answer Lincsat. If I don't use my own MAC then I guess there would be no point in paying for a cheap connection as I do have other services with VM? Is this logical? If, however, I was to keep up minimum subscription for broadband is there a reason why I wouldn't use my real current MAC for the new uncapped modem?

15-10-07, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? If your subscribed MAC was suddenly downloading at 10 times the speed you pay for - someone may get suspicious __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

16-10-07, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shaddax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 156 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? Each answer provokes a new question! Thanks for the heads-up about being noticed. From what you say, does it follow that I should only connect at the same speed as the account of the swapped MAC address - and how would I know what that was?

16-10-07, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? If you're using a cloned MAC, it's very difficult to be traced so less problematic to use a higher speed. I would always suggest keeping your subscribed modem connected even if using a clone. Maybe use your subscribed modem for another PC in the house, it's just basic security. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

16-10-07, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
baz-r Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: southwest Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Clone or uncap? i have a sb5100i and i would like to uncap it to get more bandwith/speed i also have a spare one that the guy nextdoor gave me when he moved out to play with. so how do i go about it then? and what will i need?

16-10-07, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Clone or uncap? First thing to do is have a look at the Haynes Guide to Cable Modems, lots of great info in there __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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