WRT54G behind a 2wire DSL modem

I just picked up a WRT54G to replace a old Microsoft router I'd been using as a base station for a few years. However when I run the easylink install it doesn't seem to detect the router at all. I have a 2wire gateway DSL modem going to a 8 port switch that my router is connected to (the router is on the far side of the house where I want the wireless), there are a few other PC's plugged into the switch also. I've tried hooking everything in straight to the DSL modem but nothing. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on here? I don't really want to put the DSL modem into bridged mode for a few different reason.

you may be forced to disable the modem's firewall in order for you to get internect access. i had problems with a 2wire modem. the solution i found was to disable the firewall on the modem...
l. ceron

Similar Messages

My imac and ipad2 will not connect to the internet with Windstream using an 2wire DSL modem.

Help my brand new imac and ipad2 will not connect to the internet with Windstream using an "2WIRE" DSL modem. Windstream tech service is useless. i can connect with the built in router through Ethernet or wireless, but still no connecting to internet, help! windstream said everything is working on their end, yea right. What i do know is that both the mac and ipad work at other places and can connect with wireless connected to the internet, so i know it's not the apple products.
these are brand new machines with lion.
This is my first mac, so I’m still new to how it works, which is not helping either so a detailed help would be great. Please help before my wife losses it
thanks

There is a 2701HG-B, and a 2701HG-D. If not labelled on the modem, ask Windstream which one they presently supply or how to tell the difference.
By the way tell your wife it isn't that bad. At least you have an ethernet DSL modem. There were times where DSL modems had RJ-11, USB, and Ethernet, and all three were used to provide access. At least now only the craziest DSL providers still use those modems.

Help connecting a WRT54G to a 2Wire 2700HG modem/firewall/wireless router

I recently had to replace my DSL modem with a new 2Wire 2700HG. I have this hard-wired setup working fine both wired and wirelessly to a laptop:
-----phone line-----DSL Modem------ethernet cable---------PC
A friend gave me a Linksys WRT54G that I would like to hook into the setup like this: (I had never connected the wrt54G to the old modem).
-----phone line-----DSL Modem------ethernet cable---------LINKSYS ------ ethernet cable-----------PC
I reset the WRT54G and ran the setup program, starting with the top setup and connecting and powering-up the WRT54G as instructed by the setup program. At the end of the process the setup program tested the connection to the internet and found taht it could not connect. The instructions were to reset the WRT54G and try again or power down the WRT54G and power it back up. I did both of these things and still it could not acces the internet through the WRT54G (I can still access the net wirelessly through the DSL Modem. My question is CAN this setup work, and if so, how do you set it up to get it to work? As near as I can tell the WRT54G is not communicating with the 2700HG (DSL Modem) at all. Help!

if the 2wire router is connected on the internet port of the wrt54g .. access the setup page of the wrt54g and go to the "status" tab..check the internet ip add...if it is 192.168.1.x , change the local ip add of the wrt54g to 192.168.2.1 .. do a power cycle and check whether it works
if not , connect the wrt54g from its ethernet port to the ethernet port of the 2wire router .. change the ip add of the wrt54g to be in the range of the ip add of the 2wire router...and disable the DHCP server of the wrt54g ..

2wire dsl modem and Iphone

I'm going to approach this in a different manor. I have a 2wire dsl wireless connection at home and unable to connect to it from my iphone. My iphone sees my 2wire but the wireless symbol only holds for a few seconds before reverting back to the "E" connection. Has anyone got into the 2wire home page and worked to either reset or verify passwords to do a reset to both the phone and modem.

J.D. Stone,
When you are on the Wi-Fi settings page and you see your network, tap on the blue arrow to the right of your network.
What is the IP address? If it starts with 169, you are getting a self-assigned IP address and are not connected to your network correctly.
Try tapping on "Forget this network" and connecting to your network again. It should prompt you for your password. After entering your password, tap on the blue arrow next to your network.
Are you still getting a self-assigned IP address? If not, you should be connected to your network. If so, forget the network again and try turning off your network security and connect. You should be able to connect at this point. If not, contact your 2wire provider to see what other network security is enabled on your router. If you can connect, try enabling your security again and connect. If you still cannot connect, try changing the network security you are using.
Hope this helps,
Jennifer B.

Touch and ATT/2Wire DSL Modem connection

Hello,
I thought that I might share some information that will help fellow iPod Touch users that have an ATT DSL account.
I have a 2Wire Gateway wireless router with modem with my DSL account. Initially I tried to connect the iPod to the router using the 10 digit number on the bottom of the modem. Evidently I got an icon that showed I was connected to the router, but something was wrong because I couldn't connect to the server to launch Safari or check Stocks, iTunes, etc...
I talked to Apple Support and they had me check the IP address which was 206. something if my memory serves me right. Anyway after reset the modem and iPod we ran out of ideas to solve the connection issue.
I then called ATT again. The support had me check the IP address and said the 206 was incorrect. I needed to see 192. something, so I deleted the Network "Forget the Network" and tried to set it up again.
After re-entering the 10 digit password for the router I got a 192. something for the IP address. I then launched Safari and was able to get a web page to load. I also set up the email and was able to get that to work too.
To get email for ATT on the Touch to work follow these directions. Go to Settings and touch Mail icon. Touch Add Account. Make sure you select the POP tab and enter your Name, Address (email address including @att.net Description will be the same as the Address
Next window is the Incoming Mail Server. Host name is pop.att.yahoo.com User Name (email), and Password for you email (not the router password.)
Next window is the Outgoing Mail Server. Host name is smtp.att.yahoo.com User Name (email), and Password for your email [email protected]
Next window is Advanced. Incoming Settings. Activate SSL by turning it on. Authentication is Password and Server Port is 995.
Next window is Outgoing Settings. Activate SSL. Authentication is Password and Server Port is 465.
Hope this can help anyone with ATT email issues. Good Luck.
Message was edited by: Mark Yamamoto2

J.D. Stone,
When you are on the Wi-Fi settings page and you see your network, tap on the blue arrow to the right of your network.
What is the IP address? If it starts with 169, you are getting a self-assigned IP address and are not connected to your network correctly.
Try tapping on "Forget this network" and connecting to your network again. It should prompt you for your password. After entering your password, tap on the blue arrow next to your network.
Are you still getting a self-assigned IP address? If not, you should be connected to your network. If so, forget the network again and try turning off your network security and connect. You should be able to connect at this point. If not, contact your 2wire provider to see what other network security is enabled on your router. If you can connect, try enabling your security again and connect. If you still cannot connect, try changing the network security you are using.
Hope this helps,
Jennifer B.

"Current Time" problem behind a NAT Configured DSL Modem

I have a WRT54GS wireless router behind a NAT configured Alcatel Speedtouch Pro DSL modem. I have noticed that the "Current Time:" is perpetually "Not Available". I am speculating that it is because the NAT blocks the syncrhonization, but I'm not absolutely sure. Can anyone confirm that this indeed could be the problem?
If this is the case, is it possible to configure a NAT router to pass this signal?
I would like to have the benefits of NAT, but I would also like to utilize the WRT54GS's policy feature to limit my kid's internet activity after hours.
Thanks in advance!

Alcatel makes a lot of SpeedTouch modems. I cannot tell which one you have. I assume it must be a "modem-router" rather than a true modem.
What "Intenet connection type" are you using in the WRT54GS? I assume it is probably DHCP or static. Disconnect the WRT54GS and the Speedtough. Set the "Internet connection type" on the WRT54GS to "static", then set the (WAN) "Internet IP address" to an address that the SpeedTouch will see as a fixed LAN IP address, and set the "Default Gateway" to the LAN IP address of the SpeedTouch, and set the "Subnet Mask" to 255.255.255.0 , and set the "DNS server address" to your true Internet DNS server address (you should be able to find this info in the SpeedTouch).
Hope this helps.
Please let me know whether or not this worked.
If you need more help, please state the exact model number of your modem (not the WRT54GS?

Connecting a WRT54G Wireless Broadband Router to a Westell DSL Modem

For some reason I can't get my wireless router to finalize the last step on installation on my desktop. I followed all the tutorials from the linksys help center and I still can't get the router to install correctly. I did ipconfig/release and ipconfig/renew. I made sure the IP address was in the 169.xxxxx range. Changed the default IP on the web based utility from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.2.1 . When I changed all of the info mentioned before I could get internet service to my base computer, but I could not get passed the last step of installing the router and no wireless to any laptops. I have done everything by the book and it still doesn't work. If there is anyone that could help me, I would really appreciate it. I have DSL Internet service throught AT&T. My router is a WRT54G and my DSL Modem is a Westell Modem, Its black square shaped with five lights on the front.

As your Internet Service Providor is DSL follow this link

WRT54G & Westell DSL Modem/Router

I want to use the WRT54G as a WAP or signal repeater to extend the range of my Westell 327W DSL modem/wireless router. Is there a way to do that? I'd like to put it halfway between my wireless router and another wireless computer in my house.
Message Edited by rweintra on 08-08-2007 05:13 AM

That router can not be used as a repeater. You can turn it into a wireless access point but it will not repeat the signal from another wireless router with the linksys firmware. You can try to look for a third party firmware that may give you that option but if you do install a third party firmware it will void any warrenty you have on that router.
Check this LINK for other firmware.
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

WRT54GS causing PPPoE to drop on DSL Modem?

ATT DSL modem RANDOMLY drops Internet light (PPPoE session) and must be power cycled to recover.�� This has been�� consistent since April until yesterday.�� Modem set to SMART STAY ALIVE for PPPoE session.
��
1. Replaced Motorola MSTATEA modem TWICE on suspicion.�� Modem set to handle PPPoE session.�� Drops Internet light randomly while router lights appear normal.
��
2. ATT tech. tested CO to premise and from NID to wall jack as GOOD - no errors no noise.�� All passed with high marks.
��
3. Linksys WRT54GS V4 router appears OK as all lights are on -�� yesterday for first time the modem lights were all on proper and the router would not allow connection.�� Router lights all on normal.�� Had to power cycle router twice to get access.
��
This has been happening since April.�� I am going to replace the router on suspicion only since all else is tested or new.��
��
We are able to keep connection for hours or days or weeks before losing PPPoE session and MUST power cycle modem to recover.��
��
Note: during one drop in PPPoE on modem: I reviewed technician readout and saw SNRM Rx @ -4.0 while Tx was 21.�� When ATT was there they were both 10 or better - good.
��
I have read over and over that WRT54GS v.2 was the last very good GS model and subsequent models have problems.�� Any feedback on this?
��
What else can I provide here to help diagnose this?�� Getting a bit desparate as my customer is losing patience AND money.��
��
Thank you,
Larry

Access the setup page of the router by launching an
Browser and type on the address bar, 192.168.1.1 and press enter. When
it prompts for the username and password, leave the username field
empty and provide password as "admin" (Without quotes)
click on ok.
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If you are getting Ip - 192.168.1.X ...change the LAN Ip to 192.168.2.1 ....Power cycle for 3-4 minutes ...
Try going online
If still not working ...use Internet Connection type as PPPOE .... Use Username & Password provided by Service Provider ....
Click save settings....
Look for WAN IP address again under status page ...

Connecting a wrt54g to a 2wire 2701HG-B gateway

I have been running a WRT54G to my DSL modem for some time without problems. Recently My DSL service has required the use of the 2WIRE Gateway.
My computer works fine but my workstation does not communicate through it. I would like to know how to set up my router so that I can use it communicate through the 2wire gateway. I have already tried to set the router up for DCHP but was not able to get it to function. I don't know that much on networks or routers only enough to get my self in trouble occasionally. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Configuration for DSL connection:-
Before doing the following steps, you have to connect the modem to the
router's Internet Port and the computer to the Ethernet Port Number 1.
1. Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.
2. Then, unplug the power keep holding down the reset button for
another 30 Seconds.
3. Plug back the power back in, and keep holding down the reset button
for 30 Seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
===================================================================
Access the setup page of the router by launching an
Browser and type on the address bar, 192.168.1.1 and press enter. When
it prompts for the username and password, leave the username field
empty and provide password as "admin" (Without quotes)
click on ok.
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If you are getting Ip - 192.168.1.X ...change the LAN Ip to 192.168.2.1 ....Power cycle for 3-4 minutes ...
Try going online
If still not working ...use Internet Connection type as PPPOE .... Use Username & Password provided by Service Provider ....
Click save settings....
Look for WAN IP address again under status page .... if its public you will be able to go Online!!!

Want to put my WRT54GS behind a WRVS4400N DMZ

Hello all,
   I've got a pretty typical setup with my DSL modem hooked to my WRT54GS, which is the gateway for my home network, both wired and not. I have received a block of static IP's from my ISP and I now want to build a DMZ in "front" of my home network. Here's what I envision:
Internet
|
DSL Modem
|
WRVS4400N V.2 (no NAT, no DHCP, intrusion detection and firewall only) static IP on both sides of the router
|
   DMZ (all static IP)
|
WRT54GS (static IP facing the DMS, NAT, DHCP, etc behind the router)
Does this look like a good design? Is there anything I need to watch for to "push" my current home lan behind my new DMZ?
Thanks for the help.
   - Jeff

OK, I have a complication (I used to know this stuff, really....) I started mapping out the IP networks and started to configure the WRVS4400N and got lost.
My ISP gave me a block of static IP's - say 1.2.3.4-19 (16 block). They reserve 3, so I get to use 13.
1.2.3.4 is reserved (probably for their router)
1.2.3.19 is reserved for broadcast
1.2.3.18 is reserved for gateway.
So I tried to set up the 4400N last night and got stuck setting up the routing. Here's a diagram:
     DSL Modem - 1.2.3.4 (internal) - this is an Actiontec GT701-WG - could be replaced with any DSL modem/router
              | 1.2.3.18 (gateway)
              |
              | (1.2.3.5 Wan port)
    WRVS4400N - no dhcp, no nat (in router state not gateway), Intrusion and Firewall on - 1.2.3.6 internal
              | (1.2.3.7 Lan port)
              |
              |------------------------------------------this is where I want to put 1.2.3.8-16 (servers)
              |
              | 1.2.3.17 (Wan Address)
     WRT54GS - almost default setup
              | 192.168.1.1
              |
(Home Network)
The problem I have is that I don't get to pick the IP's that are reserved on the actiontec, and they encompass the entire IP range I've been given. I want the protection of the 4400 for my servers, but I don't see how to build a route table to form a separate cloud of 1.2.3.5-17. It's like I'm cascading three routers over only two IP ranges. Splitting the 1.2.3.x ip range into two subnets doesn't seem to work since the isp grabs both the top and the bottom of the range.
Can someone help me with the details of setting something like this up?
....Alternatively, the reason I am looking to do this is that I want to protect my home net, offer web services from my DMZ, yet be able to let my home net access dmz servers without going out and back in via the internet. I could set up two VLAN's, one for home, one for the DMZ, both using NAT on two different IP ranges (giving me 3), but I have two problems - I have several servers that I need to service internet requests (not just one DMZ PC) and I want to access the DMZ from the home net directly. If I set inter-VLAN routing on, I think I'm giving a channel for a hacker to get to my home net.
So I'd be open to any alternatives. Functionally, I don't think what I want to do is hard, but getting into the weeds of configuration has my head spinning.
Thanks again for all the help, it is very much appreciated.
    - Jeff

Port Forwarding for Counter Strike Server - DSL Modem to Linksys Router then to my Laptop (wifi)

Hi,
i have read many posts here but did not find any solution. Below is my current situation.
Objective: I want to create a Counter Strike 1.6 Server and for that i have to forward port 27015.
Networking Issues: Im currently using a Shiro (Dsl Modem) which is given by my ISP & i have connected my DSL modem to my Linksys WRT54G (ver 7.2) router. I connect my laptop thorugh wifi to router.
I know basic port forwarding but that does not help me. I need a complete tutorial on this issue coz i dont have much network knowledge.
waiting for reply
thank you

Try this link to forward port for Counter Strike on the router.

Westell ProLine 6100 DSL modem with generic wireless router

I am planning to purchase the Starter Verizon high speed internet plan. It comes with a free Westell ProLine 6100/6110 DSL modem. The combined modem and wireless router is $55. I have a wireless router (Linksys and Cisco). Can I use the Linksys or Cisco wireless router with the Westell ProLine DSL modem, or will I have compatibility problems? Thanks.

To use that modem with a router, I point to:
URL: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/13600
Location: All DSLR (dslreports.com) FAQs » Verizon Online DSL FAQ » Hardware » How do I use a router with the Westell 6100?
^^
Otherwise, you will...
#1 NOT be able to go anywhere online because of Double NAT.
#2 Or if you can go some where online then..
..For example: If you want to allow users from the net to connect to your computer, you can't just portforward in your generic wireless router. You must also portforward in the Westell 6100. (Called Double NAT Forwarding)
Points to: portforward.com -> Other Guides -> Port Forwarding Behind Two Routers?
^^
I will leave this up to you on what you want to do. Good luck.
If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Solution?" button so that others can more easily find it. If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the "Kudos" button.

Trouble connecting a BEFW11S4 to a netopia dsl modem

hi,
I'm trying to connect my BEFW11S4 router to a netopia dsl modem via an ethernet cable. The router doesn't seem to be able to get an ip from the modem. the modem's log doesn't even show any attempts from the router Any ideas for what to try?
I just want to extend the wireless network that i have already from the netopia, whether via bridging or routing, i don't care.
thanx,
steev
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Thanks but I've already tried what's described. I've tried it with 2 different 2nd routers.
One weird thing I observed with my latest attempts is that once I got the 2nd router on the same subnet, connected to the 1st router via LAN ports, I could actually ping the 1st router from behind the 2nd, only with something like 80% packet loss. In fact I could ping out to the internet but also with 80 to 90 percent packet loss, and no http. And I can't ping the 2nd router from the Netopia (the Netopia has a little ping utility on it)
here's another possible clue: in the Netopia log there are entries like this:
00:00:15:20 LHD: Interface Eth 100BT, State offline
00:00:15:20 LHD: IP 192.168.0.2, MAC 00-0c-41-4f-f0-fe
00:00:15:19 LHD: Interface Eth 100BT, State suspect
00:00:15:19 LHD: IP 192.168.0.6, MAC 00-23-32-2f-52-f9
00:00:15:19 LHD: Interface Eth 100BT, State suspect
00:00:15:19 LHD: IP 192.168.0.2, MAC 00-0c-41-4f-f0-fe
00:00:11:45 LHD: Interface Eth 100BT, State online
00:00:11:45 LHD: IP 192.168.0.77, MAC 00-23-32-2f-52-f8
.77 is a host connected directly to the Netopia.
.2 is the 2nd router (connected via a LAN port).
.6 was the machine i was pinging from (connected to a port of the 2nd router).
What's the 'state suspect' business? Could the Netopia somehow be not "trusting" the connection from the 2nd router, for some reason? Or...?
It seems like this has to be some problem with the Netopia, because the same thing happens with 2 different 2nd routers a linksys and a netgear, and the linksys worked fine when i was using it behind a motorola cable modem. the thing is, the Netopia is brand new and provided by Qwest...

Problems hooking up my router to my dsl modem

ok, first off I have a emachines computer running on windows millenium edition. A westell dsl modem model 6100, and a linksys wireless G 2.4ghz broadband router model number wrt54gs version 6. all this connects to a 3com etherlink xl 10/100 pci tx NIC model number 3C905B-TX. Lastnight I searched for any and all help I could find to install this router due to the multiple problems I had trying to get it all to work together, just as I finally got it working 5 hours later, it was bed time and I shut it all down. I woke in the morning to use the computer and was heavily irritated to find myself back at no internet connection and was unable to get any of this equipment to work again. Now finally after I restored my computers operating system and resetting my dsl modem, I have internet again. I just bought this router and I am very disappointed in how difficult it has been. If anyone could help me on installing this, give me details on exactly what to change, or do to make this work, I would be very grateful. I am aware of the issues between westell modems, verizon dsl and linksys routers. From what I have read its almost not designed to all work together at all unless you tweak with it forever and ever and never shut your equipment down. Please if anyone can help, give me step by step instructions or your experiences that could help me make it work right, please respond, thank you.

Use this LINK as a reference to configure your router to use a DSL connection. Also go to the linksys web site and make sure your router has the latest firmware. If not download the latest version and update it.
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

WRT54G behind a 2wire DSL modem

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for