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Re: [TCLUG:8707] Bidir Cable (was: Re: [TCLUG:8688] mack address)



Dan Willenbring wrote:
> 
> M1 is all dynamic.  They gave you a static IP (192.168.100.2), but that
> wasn't public.  The one way used DHCP for a dynamic IP too (at least for the
> public Ips) but your modem handled all that so it was transparent to your
> computer.
> 
> I asked about a static IP, one guy had no idea of what I spoke, and a
> different guy said they don't "do that".  I've talked to some other people
> with M1 2 way in other states and they said the DHCP lease never expires, so
> unless your dumb oaf neighbor plows through your cable line with a garden
> hoe you will be just fine with your borrowed IP for a while.
> 
> Dan
> 

Yes you are correct. My mistake.

I fully share your opinion of m1 tech support. In general I don't think
I have ever had a worse customer service experience in my life.


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