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The Westell 2200 wired modem/router your ISP is supplying can be used in either Router or Bridge mode; if you are already using a router, or want to, you need to put the modem in Bridge mode or you'll have problems. Here's how:

First, connect your PC directly to the Westell 2200 with an ethernet (CAT5 or CAT5e) cable, bypassing your router. In your browser's address box, type 192.168.1.1 to access the Modem Configuration utility. When asked for user name and password, enter your account's username and password. Now, from the Configuration menu, choose VC configuration and set the 0/35 to bridge mode by clicking the "edit" button and using the drop down menu. Do not disable the 0/35. Save. Then, again in the Configuration menu, select DHCP Configuration and turn off the DHCP Server. Log off the utility.

Skip this next step if you've already been using your router to supply PPPoE with your username and password already. Unplug the cable from the modem and hook it up directly to your router (so your computer and your router are now hooked up and the modem isn't in the mix). Enter your router's configuration area (usually »192.168.2.1/?), choose PPPoE and, in the PPPoE area, change the log on entries to your verizon username and password.

Now (almost done!) hook a cable between the modem and the router, leaving the PC to router connection in place. Reboot both devices. All should work fine now.
Thanks, gracie7 See Profile for the corrections


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by southietech See Profile edited by drake See Profile
last modified: 2004-12-07 16:35:34