Question When setting up the router for the first time does it matter what computer I set it up with?

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The port on the router does not matter but you should set it up for the first time with the computer that was using the cable or DSL modem before you purchased the router. This will help in case you need to do any MAC address cloning.

Posted on Feb 16, 2006

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