Re: comcast and linux

From: Quaoar (quaoar_at_tenthplanet.net)
Date: 01/05/04 

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:34:26 -0700

bigbinc wrote:
> I am trying to setup my system(redhat8) with comcast cable
> modem(ethernet). They say all I need is dhcp enabled and I am off.
>
> I installed the modem and the lights are all green or all on and
> blinking. So assume there is some activity.
>
> Of course there is no internet because I think I have to set something
> up with comcast(mac address)?
> I was told to go to this site.
>
> sas.se1.attbb.net, but through Mozilla it is unknown.
>
> So my question, can I register from another machine? I went to the
> link and it says:
>
> Comcast High-Speed Internet
> Account Number: ( I assume this is my cable account #)?
>
> Registration Code: (no idea?)
>
> If I cant do this from another machine, how would I connet to network
> when linux doesnt acknowledge names yet.(Could I use an ip address -
> sas.se1.attbb.net)
>
> I would ask comcast, but they were funny, I told them I have a unix
> system and they said, sure, just open up Internet Explorer and type
> this in. I said I use Mozilla, 'Well, find Internet Explorer and type
> this url',hehe.

This site is for registering the modem with comcast. If you have a
self-install kit for Comcast, you were supplied with a customer account
number and the MAC address of the modem. You can set this up from any
computer, it has nothing to do with the particular computer used - only
the modem that connects to the cable. Call the customer care number and
ask specifically what data is to be supplied in each entry if you are
confused. The process is called "provisioning" the modem so that
Comcast's database of authorized users has the MAC address of the modem
and knows that your modem is authorised on the cable at your physical
address. Comcast does not support operating systems, they assume that
you have a working connection so you do indeed need to connect a
computer that can "see" the internet connection, Windows or Linux.

Q

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