Paddy,
Thanks. When I get some time I'll experiment with changing routers, hence mac
addresses, and check how it takes. I certainly didn't wait 45 minutes.
The router software (Satori 4_0 on the Linksys WRT54G) does have DHCP release
and renew buttons, but that did not appear to have any effect.
Don
>
> I have been setting up a Verizon DSL account for a friend of mine and
> the best I can figure it out is Verizon runs Netware and DHCP. The MAC
> address is stored in the arp cache for 45 minutes (supposed to be
> seven). The MAC address and your presently assigned IP address are
> paired and you either have to wait for the entry in the arp cache to
> expire or to release the MAC address by a command. The command in
> Windblows is; go the DOS screen and enter ipconfig /release. Then if
> you want a new address type ipconfig /renew.
>
> I don't know what the commands are in Linux or Unix. Perhaps the man
> pages can give you more info.
>
> Bye
>
> Paddy
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