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TRENDnet User’s Guide
How to clone a MAC address
Main > WAN
On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media
Access Control) address. Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) register
the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer)
connected directly to the modem. If your computer MAC address is
already registered with your ISP and to prevent the re-provisioning and
registration process of a new MAC address with your ISP, then you can
clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your previous
device to your new router). If you want to use the MAC address from the
previous device (computer or old router that directly connected to the
modem, you should first determine the MAC address of the device or
computer and manually enter it into your router using the clone MAC
address feature.
Note: For many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically,
typically, the stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you
restart the modem. If you are installing this router for the first time, turn
your modem before connecting the router to your modem. To clear your
modem stored MAC address, typically the procedure is to disconnect
power from the modem for approximately one minute, then reconnect
the power. For more details on this procedure, refer to your modem’s
User Guide/Manual or contact your ISP.
1. Log into your router management page (see “How to access your
router management page” on page 11).
2. Click on Main, and click on WAN.
3. Under your Internet connection settings, find the MAC Address section
shown below.
4. Click either Clone MAC Address to clone the MAC address of the
computer you are currently using or manually enter the 12-digit MAC
address of your old router.
5. To save changes, click Apply.
