No, we just disable the routing features. All you have to do is set "NAPT mode" to false in the 6580's config page and it effectively becomes a plain modem. It creates a true bridge, it's not like AT&T U-verse's DMZ+ feaure that "kind-of-sort-of" simulates bridging.
I don't consider the people on this forum your average user I don't think my neighbors are putting it into NAPT mode.
I also tried this myself; but it didn't seem to persist through power outages, extended service outages, etc.. I had to reset those settings a couple times which is annoying.
I don't consider the people on this forum your average user I don't think my neighbors are putting it into NAPT mode.
I also tried this myself; but it didn't seem to persist through power outages, extended service outages, etc.. I had to reset those settings a couple times which is annoying.
That hasn't been an issue here. And I've been using the SBG6580 for going on 3 years now.
The only issue it seems to have is after a reset the WiFi light comes on. WiFi is disabled. But the light is on. Have to enable then disable it to get it to go out.
I don't think my neighbors are putting it into NAPT mode.