My DSL provider gave me a DSL modem with a single-port router built in. It also does NAT and DHCP. I'd like to use my Netgear router (that also provides NAT and DHCP, but also has 802.11g). How do I set up my DSL modem/router so that it does not act as a router, but just exposes my Netgear router to the internet and does no routing?
2007-07-25 17:07:00 · 8 answers · asked by yellowbkpk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The DSL modem/router is an Actiontec GT701, the Netgear wireless router is a WGR614.
That being said, the solution should not be model specific. I'm looking for a network configuration or a configuration of services on the two boxes.
2007-07-25 17:18:40 · update #1
This is not hard to do and I dont need to know any further info then what you have provided.
- Connect using ethernet cable the modem/router to the netgears ethernet port, not the WAN (Internet) port.
- Log into the netgear router and do a few things.
--Turn of DHCP
--Change the netgears default IP address as the modem/router might use the same one. If it does not dont worry about it except to make sure they are in the same IP range. ie 192.168.0.1 for modem/router and 192.168.0.2 for netgear.
Thats it, this basically allows you to use just the Access Point and switch portions of the router.
2007-07-25 17:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? Are you sure it's a router?
Regardless if it is a router, couldn't you simply allow the DSL "router" to "route" your Netgear router which in turn is used to route all your PCs?
You would just have one more node between your PCs and the 20 or so other routers your connection would normally encounter when connecting you to your favourite sites.
If you are subscribed to the lowest configuration, the cable/DSL company probably restricts you to having only only one IP address DHCP'd to you.
I have always wondered if the modem they provide is part of that conspiracy, or is the DHCP facilitated by an upstream host. Just because the DHCP emanates from the modem does not mean it is facilitating the DHCP.
A restriction we overcome by sticking our own router in between.
2007-07-25 17:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by miamidot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. Without having the specific model information for the Netgear device, I would only be able to tell you to either a) look over the user manual, b) play with the control panel options or c) go to http://www.netgear.com and click Support towards the top. Plugin the model of your router to get detailed information. You could also try googling to get some good feedback.
Hope this helps,
tau_zeppelin
2007-07-25 17:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't post the make/model of the dsl modem, so it's hard to check. See if there's an option to set it as a bridge. You might try calling your dsl tech support and ask them that question.
2007-07-25 17:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by conehead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to put the wired router into (what they call) bridge mode. You should be able to go to the manufacturer's website, call the manufacturer, or call your DSL provider to help you.
2007-07-28 15:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their is no such thing as a single port router.
This is just a modem.
You plug your wireless router into it,then set up the router.
2007-07-25 17:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably have to set your DSL modem to bridge mode do PPPOE from your WiFi router to your ISP.
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