Flaky Connectivity WRT600N and Westell DSL

I want to connect the Westell DSL modem using bridge connection to WRT600N for routing and access restrictions on my network. However, in this configuration, certain pages or certain parts of pages disconnect my WRT600N. I know it is a problem with the linksys because if I take it out of the network (plug desktop directly to DSL modem), then I can access everything. This is not a problem with 99% of the internet, but the 1% it gives me a problem on is the stuff that I need from time to time.
EXAMPLE: my favorite electronics vendor Mouser.com
go to http://www.mouser.com/Passive-Components/Resistors/Carbon-Composition-Resistors/_/N-5g9p/
Ok, no problem, now click one of the filters like power rating = 1 watt and click on apply filter
Now my page disappears and and I get
The webpage cannot be found
HOWEVER, if I disconnect the WRT600N completly and plug my computer directly into the DSL modem, I get no error and can display my page full of resistors with no problem.
I have looked at everything I can think of including MTU ping test settings, etc....

I set the Westell to bridge connect and then set up the PPPoE connnection in the Linksys modem.
I have used it like this for quite some time, and every now and then, I get to a place on the internet that I just cannot go, like my example.
If I setup the PPPoe in the Westell and dont use the linksys to manage my connection, then the problem goes away. Of course, to switch back and forth, I have to reconfigure the router and the modem and switch my DHCP from one to the other, etc.
Using the DSL modem to manage the connection is not really a solution - this is why I bought this particular router. I wanted access control and to be able to set schedules for devices. I have a 15 year old who will stay up all night on his laptop, etc.
I have the latest firmware, ( 1.01.36 build 4) I checked again a couple of days ago. I have configured and reconfigured that router so many times I cannot count.
Are there any particular settings you are thinking about I should check?

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