Advanced Configuration
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MAC Address
The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad-
dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with
the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the
Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
• If your ISP asks for the "Network Adapter Address", "Physical Address", "Hardware
Address", or "MAC Address" for the PC the DSL/Cable modem is connected to, provide
this value.
• If your ISP has already recorded a MAC address, you can change the address used by the
DSL/Cable Router to match the address recorded by your ISP.

MAC Address Screen

Select MAC Address from the Advanced menu to reach a screen like the example below.
Figure 44: MAC address screen

Data - MAC address Screen

MAC (hardware)
Address
The current MAC (hardware) address is displayed.
If your ISP has recorded a Hardware Address, you can "spoof" that
address by entering it in the address field. The hardware address
consists of 12 characters, where each character is a digit (0..9) or a
character between A and F.
Buttons
Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You
must click "Save" to actually change the address used.
Clone MAC
Address
Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field.
You must click "Save" to actually change the address used.
Save Save your changes to the DSL/Cable Router.
Cancel Reverse any changes made since the last "Save".