bgd1973
join:2005-11-23
Bangor, ME
| reply to ajcnb
Re: disabling routing on westell 6100, modem
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said by ajcnb :
backstory:
Next from the top menu select: Configuration ----> DHCP Configuration
In this menu change DHCP Server from Private Lan to OFF
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This was great guide! I found a quirk in the instruction...
Be sure "private lan" ip address on modem and subnet mask are going to go with what you assign your pc on the lan side, else You will not be able to get to modem! (My mistake) as windows resorts to 169.254.*.*, the modem stayed where it was oem'd (192.168.1.1) took a bit of time and tinkering.Also, a tip: you can assign the lan ip's anything you want. modem->router->pc(s):) |
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athatai
Premium
join:2002-03-22
Sterling, VA | Did Verizon reset the User ID and password? The default values don't work for me.
Any input is appreciated
Thanks |
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Storm97
join:2003-04-14
Evanston, WY
 ·Comcast
1 edit | said by athatai  :Did Verizon reset the User ID and password? The default values don't work for me. Any input is appreciated Thanks Try using your verizon username / password...
ajcnb, I had the same problem as previously mentioned... once i changed all settings, it assigned me a 192.168 ip again, then on release/renew it gave me a 169.254 ip... no access to modem page then... |
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Storm97
join:2003-04-14
Evanston, WY
·Comcast
| Bumping up, as still having the problem...
Anyone know a solution for this? I am trying to setup the modem so that it passes the "real" IP (71.xxx.xxx.xxx) to my router I want to use (just got an XBox for XMas and would love to network it).
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My Computer: Dell Dimension 4500, w/ Pentium 4 @ 2.00Ghz, 40 Gig WDC drive, 512MB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 and GVC-Realtek 10/100 NIC |
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nwrickert
sand groper
Premium,MVM
join:2004-09-04
Geneva, IL
 ·AT&T U-Verse
 ·AT&T Midwest
| You should be able to put your router in the closet, and just rely on the 6100.
Alternatively, reconfigure the 6100 as a bridge (unrouted bridge). If your service uses PPPoE, then you will need to set your router to handle the PPPoE.
If your service uses DHCP, then you might need to find the 6100 mac address, and clone that in your router. Otherwise you might be unable to acquire a public address until your 6100 lease expires. |
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Storm97
join:2003-04-14
Evanston, WY
·Comcast
| So, to understand this right... The 6100 gets a 71.xxx ip (found it on the setup page of the modem) but it assigns a 192.168 ip to my PC when directly connected. When I hook up the router, it gives the same IP (192.168.1.47) instead of the "Real" 71.xxxx ip to the router.
How would I be able to use just the 6100 and network the PC and XBox together w.o using a router or another piece of equipment?
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My Computer: Dell Dimension 4500, w/ Pentium 4 @ 2.00Ghz, 40 Gig WDC drive, 512MB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 and GVC-Realtek 10/100 NIC |
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nwrickert
sand groper
Premium,MVM
join:2004-09-04
Geneva, IL | You might need an ethernet hub or switch for this. |
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Storm97
join:2003-04-14
Evanston, WY | So, the router I already have is out of the question then?  |
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nwrickert
sand groper
Premium,MVM
join:2004-09-04
Geneva, IL
·AT&T U-Verse
·AT&T Midwest
| You could still use that.
There is a whole long thread about how to use a router.
»How to use my Linksys wireless router with my 327w
Okay, it's for the 327w. But it mostly should apply to the 6100. |
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mosesr
join:2002-09-20
Lake Elsinore, CA
·Comcast Formerly ..
| reply to bgd1973
Hey bgd1973,
Regarding the "quirk" you found; I think I also didn't do what you suggested and now I can't access the 6100 any more. Could you explain exactly how to avoid this problem? Meaning, explain exactly how and what to input and where.
I guess the only way out of this now is to reset the modem and start over, is that correct?
As a side issue once I completed the instructions above I noticed the LED on the 6100 for the "internet" is no longer lit as it was before I changed modes, is this normal once you get the 6100 in "bridge" mode or did I blow something up?
Anyone, feel free to answer any of the questions I posted; Thanks in advance.
Rod |
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Storm97
join:2003-04-14
Evanston, WY
1 edit | Same issue, happens exact same way here.... You didn't blow anything up, but that is where I get stuck as well |
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nwrickert
sand groper
Premium,MVM
join:2004-09-04
Geneva, IL
·AT&T U-Verse
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to mosesr
As a side issue once I completed the instructions above I noticed the LED on the 6100 for the "internet" is no longer lit as it was before I changed modes, is this normal once you get the 6100 in "bridge" mode or did I blow something up? This is normal when operating as an ethernet bridge. |
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