Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual
MAC Address Cloning
Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “MAC Address Cloning” screen. A MAC (media access control) address is an identifier unique to every networkable device. Some ISPs require a MAC address to validate a computer’s permission to be on their network. If the ISP requires this information, obtain the MAC address of the computer originally con- figured for the ISP (see Appendix C for instructions to determine the computer’s MAC address). Enter the MAC address in the “User Select WAN MAC Address” text boxes in the “MAC Address Cloning” screen.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Selecting NAT in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “NAT” screen. Disabling NAT allows the computers connected to the Modem/Router to be accessed by outside parties. Do not turn NAT off unless instructed to do so by the ISP.
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