Anyone heard of this before?
http://www.vs-net.com/cmaod/cmaod.htm

CMAoD is a ver powerful, and intuitive - easy-to-use - Windows MAC Address identifying and modifying Utility which allows users to change MAC address for almost any Network Interface Cards (NIC) on the Windows 2000, XP, and 2003 Server systems.

CMAoD can do the following:

* set specific MAC address of a network interface
* set the MAC randomly
* set a MAC of another vendor
* set another MAC of the same vendor
* set a MAC of the same kind (eg: wireless card)
* Indentifys a manufactorer of a NIC by given MAC-Addres




What means MAC-Address?

The MAC address is a unique value associated with a network adapter - also known as hardware or physical addresses or host-id. They uniquely identify an adapter on a LAN. MACaddresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers (48 bits in length). By convention, MACaddresses are usually written in the following two format:

00A0C914C829

The first half of a MACaddress contains the ID number of the adapter manufacturer. These IDs are regulated by an Internet standards body. The second half of a MACaddress represents the serial number assigned to the adapter by the manufacturer.

In the example: 00A0C914C829

The prefix 00A0C9 indicates the manufacturer is Intel Corporation.

CMAoD allows you to dhange the MacAddress of your network card to any destination Mac address!
Just select or type in the new Mac address and push the "Set new MAC" button!



Why should I change my MAC-Address?

* Some software can ONLY be installed and run on the systems with pre-defined MAC address in the license file. If you need to install one of these software to another system with a different Network Interface Card (NIC) because your NIC is broken, CMAoD will come handy. However, you are responsible to comply with the software vendor's licensing agreement.

* Some Cable Modem ISP's assign IP addresses base on the PC's MAC addresses.

* Or whatever reason, if you need to swap 2 PC's regularly to connect to the cable modem, it would be a lot easier to change the MAC addresses rather than to change Network Interface Card (NIC). You need to check with your ISP and make sure you are not violating any service agreements.

Disclaimer

CMAoD is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities lol.gif (Im sure they would use this there) , aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of CMAoD could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). Volker Steitz and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

You may use thisSoftware at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage that might occour to your system and/or network! This program is not to be used for any illegal or unethical purpose. Do not use this Software if you do not agree with this disclaimer!

The license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of the limitations, conditions or obligations described herein or described in the EULA of the Software. On termination, you must destroy all copies of the CMAoD software and all other materials in this CMAoD Original Distribution Package.