cdoyle
@oz.net
| ActionTec GT701-WG and DLink DI624
Hi,
I currently have this Actiontec Modem set to bridge mode, and using my DLink DI router.
Everything works fine, but just got a voicemail from my ISP saying that they are calling all their washington customers who have their modems set to bridge mode, to switch to I believe he said PPPoA.
So to do this, I know I'm going to have to get into the modem's config screen, but I can't seem do to that.
I tried tying in
192.168.100.1
and just get a page can't be found error, I tried connecting my PC directly to the modem and again no page found.
To access my router, I can type in »10.0.0.1 and it opens OK.
What do I need to do, to be able to access the ActionTec's modem screen again?
Also, What is the difference between Bridged mode, and this PPPoA they want me to change too?
Thanks,
Chris. |
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azzonie
join:2004-04-13
Phoenix, AZ
| To do PPPoA you will likely have to unbridge the Actiontec and use it. Your Dlink likely does not support PPPoA. If the Actiontec is in transparent bridged mode as it should be with your setup then PPPoE or PPPoA would have to be setup in the router.
You might have to reset the actiontec router to get back into it if you can not access it. |
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cdoyle
@oz.net
| So if I understand right, I won't be able to use my Router anymore?
I looked in the admin of the Router and I see an option for PPPoE but not A.
So what is the benefits of for either me, or the ISP with going to PPPoA?
Not even sure what that means.
What are the drawbacks of using the Actiontec for wireless etc instead of the Dlink?
If the Actiontec is horrible, is there a better Router that I can use with this PPPoA?
Also, so if I push the reset button on the modem, I'll be able to get back into the admin panel for it? |
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cdoyle
@oz.net
| reply to cdoyle
Should I look into a new Router, or will just using the actiontec be good enough?
I basically have it setup with 1 PC wired and a couple PC's using the wireless currently with the Dlink.
If a router is still better way to go, any recommendations on a new router? |
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skruwd
@airsignal.org
| reply to cdoyle
Yes you can use your router.
But you will be double nat-d so you will need to keep each router (the actiontec and the dlink) on different subnets.
192.168.0.1 for the actiontec and pick one for the dlink.
192.168.15.1
172.15.120.1
10.10.0.1
any of these would work. |
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cdoyle
@oz.net
| reply to cdoyle
OK,
So I'm trying to set my modem back, but I can't access the admin panel.
How do I get it out of bridge mode?
I've tried resetting the modem by pressing the button on the front, but I still can't access the admin panel. I have my PC hooked directly to the modem, and trying to enter 192.168.100.1
What do I need to do with the actiontec to set it to PPPoA mode? |
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demoniacs
join:2007-07-17 | reply to cdoyle
do a hard reset of the modem. holding the reset button for about 25-20 secs. then access the gui by »192.168.0.1
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cdoyle
@theriver.com
| That was it, I wasn't pressing the reset button long enough.
So I got the modem setup for PPPoA, and it works (even tho there seems to be lag now)
But now what do I need to do, to get the router working? In the admin panel of the router, there is no PPPoA setting (only PPPoE)
So does that mean I cannot use this router?
If so, before I go out and buy another one. Is there any real benefit to me, over using the actiontec wireless features?
thanks again, |
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broccoli
join:2007-11-29
Portland, OR
| There are no standalone routers with PPPoA support; it has to be implemented in the modem.
If you are using the DI-624 solely for its wireless capabilities, you can set up the GT701 for PPPoA (and it becomes a router again), and use the DI-624 as an access point by connecting one of its LAN ports to the DSL modem, and disabling the DI-624's DHCP server.
Otherwise, if you would really like to use the DSL modem in bridged mode, and your ISP is actually discontinuing PPPoE (something I seriously doubt), there are (non-Actiontec) modems that can fudge a PPPoA DSL connection into a PPPoE or DHCP Ethernet connection (sometimes called 'half-bridged mode'). |
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chpalmer
join:2002-11-18
Belfair, WA
 ·wavebroadband
 ·VOIPo
| reply to cdoyle
Set up the dlink for dhcp connection on the wan port. Not pppoe settings. Set its wan out of the subnet of the actiontec. Then set up dmz to the dlink.
But in contrast, I agree with the previous post. Turn off the dhcp server on the dlink. set up its lan address to somthing in the subnet of the actiontec. use only the lan ports. nothing to wan. |
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bandit8623
join:2004-09-08
Elk River, MN
| by doing this, you are taking all of the dlinks qos out of picture? i like my dlinks game qos settings, if i set it up this way will it still do this?
i find using my router and conecting through wan that i get a timeout on tracert on the 1st and second hop. would getting rid of the wan connection fix this?
thanks |
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Simba7
join:2003-03-24
Billings, MT | reply to cdoyle
..if you're having issues with the GT701's firmware, you can run OpenWRT on it. |
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