Configuring Ethernet 'WAN' port on AirPort Extreme

I would like to know if there is any way to configure the Ethernet MAC address on the WAN port of the AirPort Extreme.
This is a feature available on most other brands to accommodate the lock-down to the first Ethernet MAC address that the ISP encounters on their port.
Quickly replacing one router with another requires the ability to set this address. Otherwise, lengthy support calls are needed with some service providers to reset equipment on their end.

Even if you can't spoof a mac address with the Apple networking products, why not just call your cable company/ISP and give them the new mac address? That's all I had to do in order to switch from Linksys products to all Apple products.
The ISPs do this because it's their little way of trying to control traffic thru each of the modems but only allowing for one device to be connected to it at a time.
I'm wondering why you would keep switching back and forth between routers? I would think that when you do change routers, you'd want that to be a 'permanent' change and not a temporary one.

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    I have !
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