So I got a thompson router from my new ISP that is a modem/router combo. Now, I have a Linksys WRT with dd-wrt on it, and I'd like to use the bandwith logging and the other amazing features built in to the software.
How do I go about doing this? Do I set the thompson to a bridge? Any ideas?![]()
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Yes, you should be looking to set the modem/router to bridge mode. Once you do, it should operate as a dedicated modem.
Note: Modem/routers often have line diagnostic features that provide useful/interesting data. However, once put in bridge mode, these features (and the modem itself) sometimes cannot be accessed. -
blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Make sure the WRT has a different IP address than the main. If the DHCP range is the same it causes all kind of problems.
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Also, do I want to disable the DHCP server on the modem? -
Yes, disable DHCP on the modem.
I'm using Tomato firmware on my WRT and am able to access the modem via the WRT's WAN port. There are shell scripts that will allow access to the modem, but I'm not sure what they are for dd-wrt. Just search for:
dd-wrt access modem through router
Never mind, found it: Access To Modem Configuration - DD-WRT Wiki
How to connect Modem/Wired Router Combo to WiFi Router :\
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ronnieb, Jun 13, 2010.