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    4321AG MAC Address

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Qava, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. Qava

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    I'm using a dv9500z with Broadcom 4321ag wireless. I routinely use multiple laptops. However, the internet connection at my campus is governed by MAC address and, unless we undertake a good deal of paperwork, we're restricted to two connections. I'm trying to configure my systems so that the wireless MACs are the same across them but am having trouble with this system in particular.

    Using the Locally Administered MAC Address option does not appear to work. SMAC 2.0 and MACAddressChanger are also not working. I have not attempted to manually edit the registry and would rather not if there are alternatives available.

    Does anybody have any suggestions?
     
    Qava, Jan 12, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Can you get a router?
     
    ZaZ, Jan 12, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd consider getting cheapo WiFi router and program its MAC. That way any new systems or changed systems of yours would still be okay.
     
    Greg, Jan 12, 2008
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  4. Qava

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    True, but that's just one more thing to lug around everywhere. ~_~
     
    Qava, Jan 12, 2008
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  5. dinapoli

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    Don't they sell small portable routers. I think I remember reading about that once
     
    dinapoli, Jan 12, 2008
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