When apps start, they should check and see if the first three bytes of the MAC address are set to 00:80:10 (Commodores reserved space). If not, set a new random address starting with 00:80:10, but leave the address that's there if it's already set.

I think it was Graham that suggested this first.

As those of you who use more than one RR-Net tool has noticed, we need some way of handling MAC addresses. I often have to flush the ARP table inbetween apps, as each app sets its own address. I think the best way would be to let the cartridge that the RR-Net is attached to handle the setting. TFR already does this, and I'll make sure the Snappy Gonzalez does as well. Someone should add it to the RR ROM (together with netmon).

When apps start, they should check and see if the first three bytes of the MAC address are set to 00:80:10 (Commodores reserved space). If not, set a new random address starting with 00:80:10, but leave the address that's there if it's already set.

I think it was Graham that suggested this first.

Comments?

I like this approach. I already implemented it in my own network routines (they will be released soonish). Let the 00:80:10 mac addresses rule!