Clone or uncap?

[Shaddax]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Shaddax]

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]

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]

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]

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

[baz-r]

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]

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!