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Tutor

Jul 23, 2016

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How to change the router's MAC address

Hello, I want to change the MAC address for my Netgear Nighthawk router. I do not see any option for this in the router's configuration menu. I know that this is possible with other Netgear rout...

TheEther
Jul 24, 2016
If you like Nighthawks, then get one without a modem (link).

Any DOCSIS 3 modem should be fine but if you want to insure that you receive firmware updates from Comcast, then you may want to choose one that is supported by them (link).

Magister76

Tutor

Jul 24, 2016

TheEther wrote:

A pure modem is a layer 2 networking device. It won't request an IP address from your ISP. Only your router will request an IP address, so MAC cloning will work.

That makes perfect sense. Thanks again. Now I think I want to buy a separate router and cable modem. I really like the features of the Nighthawk. Would you recommend a router that is comparable to the Nighthawk? Especially one that has MAC cloning capability. And, as far as the cable modem goes, I guess any DOCSIS 3 would be fine?

TheEther

Guru

Jul 24, 2016

If you like Nighthawks, then get one without a modem (link).

Any DOCSIS 3 modem should be fine but if you want to insure that you receive firmware updates from Comcast, then you may want to choose one that is supported by them (link).