Linksys and Verizon DSL

I have Verizon DSL and have been using a Netgear wireless router for years, but was going to install a Linksys WRT54G. It doesn't seem to get the DHCP address. I have another linksys router I was going to test with but that also doesn't work. My netgear products work fine straight out of the box...what's the deal with linksys!

The resolution is to NOT use PPPoe at all. Verizon doesn't use it (at least in Oregon they don't).
Set the local IP of your router to 192.168.2.1 so it doesn't conflict and cause a NAT loop with the modem. The modem's IP is of course, 192.168.1.1.The Modem will work in routed bridge mode. The power, lan,dsl and internet lights will all be ON.
Protocol: Bridge
Mode: Routed Bridge
Router, set to DHCP/Automatic, don't worry about cloning the mac or any of that. The only thing you need to change on the router is it's local IP, to 192.168.2.1
Reboot your PC, powercycle the modem and the router, and viola.
Here are some links to Westell's site.
http://www.westell.com/technical-support/technical-support-2.html
http://www.westell.com/images/pdf/bc90_6000_6100_6110_ug.pdf
Message Edited by DAM3D on 09-08-2008 07:52 PM

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