Mac Code is it for life???

Hi,

I plan on getting the Mac code to migrate to another ISP, is that Code for
life at the exchange so I can use the same code if I want to swap ISP
later???


Cheers

"spammerbin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I plan on getting the Mac code to migrate to another ISP, is that Code for
> life at the exchange so I can use the same code if I want to swap ISP
> later???


nope, its valid for 30 days. You'll have to get a new after that time.

On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 17:29:52 +0100, "spammerbin" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I plan on getting the Mac code to migrate to another ISP, is that Code for
>life at the exchange so I can use the same code if I want to swap ISP
>later???
>
No - it is only valid for a short period.

Regards,
Harry.


----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----

nemesis wrote:
>>I plan on getting the Mac code to migrate to another ISP, is that Code for
>>life at the exchange so I can use the same code if I want to swap ISP
>>later???
>
> nope, its valid for 30 days. You'll have to get a new after that time.

Could i ask a stupid question..... Why is that?

I thought the MAC code that you get is the particular card in the
box/gateway you are connected to at the exchange, if so why would it
change (unless they had to replace something or upgrade (downgrade)
something?)

If not what is the MAC Code?

DayDragon <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

: I thought the MAC code that you get is the particular card in the
: box/gateway you are connected to at the exchange, if so why would it
: change (unless they had to replace something or upgrade (downgrade)
: something?)

No the "Migration Authorisation Code" is obtained from some BT system by
the current ISP when they believe that there is no reason (such as within
minimum period) why someone cannot migrate. The new ISP can present it back
to BT to indicate that the current ISP has validated the transfer.

The ADSL line used to be (and probably still is) indentified by BT by a
different code - a CBUK one this time.

> Could i ask a stupid question..... Why is that?
>
> I thought the MAC code that you get is the particular card in the
> box/gateway you are connected to at the exchange, if so why would it
> change (unless they had to replace something or upgrade (downgrade)
> something?)
>
> If not what is the MAC Code?

Hi Daydragon

You are confusing a network adaptors MAC address with a MAC code.

A MAC address is a "Media Access Control" address, a hardware address that
uniquely identifies each node of a network

A MAC code is a "Migration Authorisation Code". This allows ISP's to
transfer ADSL users with a minimum of disruption of service. You ask your
current ISP for a MAC code when changing to a new one. You then give this
code to your new ISP.

A MAC code is normally valid for 30 days.

Steve
--
================================================== ===================
Unlimited ADSL from just £16.99 per month!
Ace Internet | http://www.ace-internet.co.uk
Internet Connectivity | ADSL | Web Hosting | Domain names
t: 08456 388 955 | f: 08456 388 956 | e: (E-Mail Removed)
================================================== ===================

On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 22:01:28 UTC, "Steve @ Aceinternet"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> > Could i ask a stupid question..... Why is that?
> >
> > I thought the MAC code that you get is the particular card in the
> > box/gateway you are connected to at the exchange, if so why would it
> > change (unless they had to replace something or upgrade (downgrade)
> > something?)
> >
> > If not what is the MAC Code?
>
> Hi Daydragon
>
> You are confusing a network adaptors MAC address with a MAC code.

Actually, I think he's confusing it with the CBUK code - which
identifies the line. I vaguely recall that the CBUK code was used for a
sort of similar purpose to the MAC (not the 'MAC Code').

--
[ 7'ism - a condition by which the sufferer experiences an inability
to give concise answers, express reasoned argument or opinion.
Usually accompanied by silly noises and gestures - incurable, early
euthanasia recommended. ]

> Actually, I think he's confusing it with the CBUK code - which
> identifies the line. I vaguely recall that the CBUK code was used for a
> sort of similar purpose to the MAC (not the 'MAC Code').

Oops - it's getting late - I missed the "at the exchange" part ;-)

Steve
--
================================================== ===================
Unlimited ADSL from just £16.99 per month!
Ace Internet | http://www.ace-internet.co.uk
Internet Connectivity | ADSL | Web Hosting | Domain names
t: 08456 388 955 | f: 08456 388 956 | e: (E-Mail Removed)
================================================== ===================

Brian McIlwrath wrote:
> DayDragon <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> : I thought the MAC code that you get is the particular card in the
> : box/gateway you are connected to at the exchange, if so why would it
> : change (unless they had to replace something or upgrade (downgrade)
> : something?)
>
> No the "Migration Authorisation Code" is obtained from some BT system by
> the current ISP when they believe that there is no reason (such as within
> minimum period) why someone cannot migrate. The new ISP can present it back
> to BT to indicate that the current ISP has validated the transfer.
>
> The ADSL line used to be (and probably still is) indentified by BT by a
> different code - a CBUK one this time.

Thanks all for your replies... Typical, you get used to one acronym then
they go and use it for something else ;o)

DD

DayDragon wrote:

> nemesis wrote:
>>>I plan on getting the Mac code to migrate to another ISP, is that Code
>>>for life at the exchange so I can use the same code if I want to swap ISP
>>>later???
>>
>> nope, its valid for 30 days. You'll have to get a new after that time.
>
> Could i ask a stupid question..... Why is that?

The Migration Authorisation Code is a one-time [well, 30-day] key used by
your new ISP [ie the one that you're migrating to] to prove to BT Wholesale
that the migration order is genuine. It's the BBIP number of your circuit
with a few random digits tacked on the end. It's required so that
unscrupulous ISPs can't just migrate your service without your knowledge or
consent. To be honest, I'm not sure why BT have so many different ways of
identifying an individual circuit [NXIP, BBIP, CBUK, Directory Number,
etc].


--
<http://ale.cx/> (AIM:troffasky) ((E-Mail Removed))
19:07:58 up 3 days, 3:56, 2 users, load average: 0.00, 0.13, 0.37
This is my BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMSTICK