Re: fxp0 device - Intel NIC

["Scott M. Nolde" <scott@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

redjupiter(redjupiter@xxxxxxxxxxxx)@2002.12.20 15:44:32 +0000:
> Hi all,
> 
> it is a good idea to change the MAC but ...
> 
> I originally had a 10 MB (3COM) and 100MB (REALTEK)
> 
> the 10 on the internal network
> and the realtek on the modem-cable.
> 
> I took out the 10 and so the realtek became connected to the internal 
> network and installed the fxp on the cable modem.
> 
> I am not sure there is an easy way, otherwise I'll have to fireup 
> Windows (dormant on my second harddisk) and re-register with my ISP.
> 
> NOTE: The funny thing is that I originally had FreeBSD 5.0 RC1 (it is OK 
> I knew the risks :-) ) and cvsuped to the latest code. I recompiled the 
> kernel to include fxp, rebooted and hell broke loose. Kernel panic on 
> some interrupts (I think because it shares interrupt 9 maybe) and I 
> could not get into the hard disk, or I did not know how to properly (I 
> am not expert when it comes to disasters). So I reinstalled 4.7. I need 
> to take notes next time.
> 
> Cheers
> 

Changing the MAC was the easiest and fastest for me.  Re-registering a nic
with my ISP brings chills down my back.  It's always faster for you to
correct a mispelled MAC address in the file rather than talking to a
support drone who wants you to boot into windows.

-- 
Scott Nolde
GPG Key 0xD869AB48

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