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[Dave_D55]

Hi,

I would like to be able to access my DSL Modem's http setup screens from my networked computers via my DIR-655 (rev B) router - but I do not know how to get the router to route to the WAN port.

At first, I had my DSL Modem's LAN IP at 192.168.0.1 and my DIR-655 at 192.168.1.1 and the rest of my home network at 192.168.1.xxx; because I had read on a forum that having the modem on a different subnet prevented potential routing problems.  When I pointed my web browser to 192.168.0.1 - it would just timeout (I kind of expected that).

Now (willing to try anything), I have my DSL Modem's LAN IP at 192.168.0.2 and my DIR-655 at 192.168.0.1 and the rest of my home network at 192.168.0.xxx (DHCP range is set to assign hosts from 64 to 254).  When I point my web browser to 192.168.0.2 - it still just times out.

The DSL Modem is setup in transparent bridge mode.  And everything else is working well with the home network.

How can I get the DIR-655 to pass/route my http connection to the DSL modem?

Thanks, Dave

[FurryNutz]

If you have the DSL modem in bridged (transparent mode) and the router is set up correctly for the PPPoE information, which is preferred, then you wont be able to access the DSL modems page as it's in bridge mode and this effectively shuts off the modems router and web page. The only way to gain access would be to reset the modem back to factory defaults.

[thecreator]

Hi,

I would like to be able to access my DSL Modem's http setup screens from my networked computers via my DIR-655 (rev B) router - but I do not know how to get the router to route to the WAN port.

At first, I had my DSL Modem's LAN IP at 192.168.0.1 and my DIR-655 at 192.168.1.1 and the rest of my home network at 192.168.1.xxx; because I had read on a forum that having the modem on a different subnet prevented potential routing problems.  When I pointed my web browser to 192.168.0.1 - it would just timeout (I kind of expected that).

Now (willing to try anything), I have my DSL Modem's LAN IP at 192.168.0.2 and my DIR-655 at 192.168.0.1 and the rest of my home network at 192.168.0.xxx (DHCP range is set to assign hosts from 64 to 254).  When I point my web browser to 192.168.0.2 - it still just times out.

The DSL Modem is setup in transparent bridge mode.  And everything else is working well with the home network.

How can I get the DIR-655 to pass/route my http connection to the DSL modem?

Thanks, Dave

Hi Dave,

You don't. Also both DSL Modem and D-Link DIR-655 B1 Router, can't have the same internal IP Address.

If the DSL Modem has the IP Address of 192.168.0.1, change the D-Link Router to the IP Address of 192.168.0.2

http://192.168.0.1/Basic/Network.shtml

Do it from the above link.

Also change the DHCP IP Address Range to: 192.168.0.200 to 192.168.0.299

If you are using the Static IP Addresses for your Devices and Computers, you need to change them as well at the Router.

http://192.168.0.2/Basic/Network.shtml

Needs to fall in the range of 192.168.0.200 to 192.168.0.299.

[Dave_D55]

Thanks for the replies folks.  I appreciate your time.

furrynutz - you have described my setup - however even in bridged mode, the DSL modem does respond to its HTTP setup screens.  I just have to disconnect the DIR-655 and connect my PC directly to its Ethernet port and use the modem's internal IP address.   So I am pretty sure that if I could route to its IP address on the 655's WAN port - it would respond.


thecreator - I think we are in agreement basically.  My modem and router are not on the same IP addresses; and my DHCP in the 655 will only assign hosts from 64 up to 254 (so there is no overlap with my static IP addresses).  As I said, at first I put the modem & router on different subnets - but now they are host 1 and 2 on the same subnet.


I have read about people that have routed to their modems - but it was with other vendor's equipment.  I was hoping to make it happen with the 655, but everything I try just times out when I attempt to access the modem through a route.


Thanks for the ideas,
Dave

[thecreator]

Thanks for the replies folks.  I appreciate your time.

[snip]

thecreator - I think we are in agreement basically.  My modem and router are not on the same IP addresses; and my DHCP in the 655 will only assign hosts from 64 up to 254 (so there is no overlap with my static IP addresses).  As I said, at first I put the modem & router on different subnets - but now they are host 1 and 2 on the same subnet.


I have read about people that have routed to their modems - but it was with other vendor's equipment.  I was hoping to make it happen with the 655, but everything I try just times out when I attempt to access the modem through a route.


Thanks for the ideas,
Dave

Hi Dave,

If you have just a DSL Modem, then why are you putting the DSL Modem in a Bridge Mode? A Modem does not have to go in Bridge Mode,

Also you told us, you have a DSL Modem, you haven't said anything else.

I think that because you placed the Modem in Bridge Mode, is the reason you can't access the DSL Modem with the Router plugged in.

I have Verizon FIOS described in my signature. Its Router has the screw-in Co-Axial Cable connected to it. I turned off its Wireless Function. I set its Firewall to completely open. I plugged the DIR-655 Router into the first LAN Port of the ActionTec Router.

The Verizon FIOS Router assign the D-Link DIR-655 Router, an IP Address, which I put the DIR-655 in the ActionTec Router's DMZ Zone.

[kramrengaw]

Try this. Go to the Device Info screen of your DIR-655 and note the IP address listed for your default gateway. Point your browser at that address. It should be your DSL Modem. At least that is the way mine works.

[Dave_D55]

Thanks for the ideas.

thecreator - my apologies for the lack of clarity.  The "DSL Modem" is an ActionTec GT701D DSL Modem which includes a Wired Gateway (firewall / DHCP server / etc) with 1 LAN port, which I have placed into transparent bridge mode.

Your description of your network setup is useful and gives me some good ideas.  For better or worse, my "plan" was to use the DSL Modem / Gateway as just a modem and let the DIR-655 do the gateway / routing - so that when I make a transition to cable internet (soon) I would just switch the DSL Modem for a cable modem.

Now however, I am thinking about going with something like your approach.

I value all of your efforts to help.  Thank you.

Regards, Dave

[thecreator]

Thanks for the ideas.

thecreator - my apologies for the lack of clarity.  The "DSL Modem" is an ActionTec GT701D DSL Modem which includes a Wired Gateway (firewall / DHCP server / etc) with 1 LAN port, which I have placed into transparent bridge mode.

Your description of your network setup is useful and gives me some good ideas.  For better or worse, my "plan" was to use the DSL Modem / Gateway as just a modem and let the DIR-655 do the gateway / routing - so that when I make a transition to cable internet (soon) I would just switch the DSL Modem for a cable modem.

Now however, I am thinking about going with something like your approach.

I value all of your efforts to help.  Thank you.

Regards, Dave

Hi Dave,

I went to Verizon FIOS from Comcast Cable, when Comcast raised their rates. Got to do something, when on Fixed Income.

Now, Verizon FIOS is more expensive then Cable was to be honest.

Note: When switching remember to remove all power to the D-Link Router. Follow the Installation Wizard CD of the D-Link Router.

Also Comcast and Verizon do not support the D-Link Router, because they have the own Routers.

[Dave_D55]

Also Comcast and Verizon do not support the D-Link Router, because they have the own Routers.

Thanks for the heads up - I'll ask about this as I shop around.  The comcast web site is silent about cable modems and whether they supply it or I can buy one, etc.

I was hoping to get a modem that I could make work with the DIR-655.  But it sounds like that could be in doubt.

Thanks again,  Dave

[FurryNutz]

Might be worth trying the Motorola SB 6120/21/41/80. It's a great modem for cable. I love mine. Be worth trying it out. I got mine at Radio Shack initially however my ISP didn't support it so I was able to return it for a refund. I kept checking my ISPs web site and eventually they started supporting it. Been loving it since.

[thecreator]

Thanks for the heads up - I'll ask about this as I shop around.  The comcast web site is silent about cable modems and whether they supply it or I can buy one, etc.

I was hoping to get a modem that I could make work with the DIR-655.  But it sounds like that could be in doubt.

Thanks again,  Dave

Hi Dave,

You can buy a Cable Modem. I had been with Comcast a long time, before I purchased my own Cable Modem. In fact, you can go to Best Buy Store and look at the Cable Modems. The Cable Modem I owned is the Motorola Surfboard SB5100, which is no longer hooked up, but is only a Docsis 1.1 I believe. Now Docsis 3.0 standards are out.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Networking/Modems,+Gateways+&+VoIP/abcat0503013.c?id=abcat0503013

Stay away from the combination Cable Modem-Routers. Look at the Motorola - SURFboard eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem Model: SB6120 | SKU: 9246693 and the Motorola - SURFboard Cable Modem Model: SB5101 | SKU: 8229044

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