WRT54GS with Westell 327

i am having constant reboots with this modem. Model: a90-327w15-06. i got myself a WRT54GS so i can bride it and use this to handle the rebooting problem....
i have turned off dhcp Uncheck “Private LAN DHCP Server Enable”. Enable “Private LAN”
Third: Configure VC for Bridge Mode
Go to Configuration --> Advanced WAN --> WAN
Click on the "Edit" button next to the VCI that has “enabled” in the status windows (this is usually the first VCI)
A window will pop up entitled “VC 1 Configuration”.
Go to the bottom half to the section entitled “VC 1 – Bridge Settings”
Go to the “Mode” drop down box and select “Bridge” Click on “Set VC” at the bottom to save your setting.
Click OK when asked to reset the modem.
i have the Ethernet 1 cable connected to the WRT [1] port i have the blue cable thats connected to the Ethernet 1 (westell) to the wrt Ethernet port... i can get the main menu on the wrt but thats about it...i cant browse the web or anything. i have tried dslreport forum but no luck. thought i try it here...thanks
Message Edited by CaliCal on 05-27-2008 06:44 AM

If you bridge the modem you have to connect the internet port of the router to the modem. You also have to configure the internet connection on your router through the web interface probably PPPoE.

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