[ale] Modem/router config for Comcast

[Pete Hardie]

I'm using the cable modem from Comcast, but have them set it to bridge
mode.  My Linksys is set to get its IP (network-facing) via DHCP, but
I have my desktop as internal DHCP server for my internal network.  I
am not able to access the cable modem admin interface when its in
bridge mode


Pete Hardie
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On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Jim Lynch
<ale_nospam at fayettedigital.com> wrote:
> I have purchased a modem and router to replace the Comcast supplied
> equipment and am wondering how to configure same.  I read in a recent
> thread about asking the company to configure the modem as a pass-through
> device.  That's what I'm currently doing with the existing DSL service,
> letting the router do the PPPoE authentication.  Since I haven't gotten
> any user/pw info I'm making a wild guess that cable modems don't use
> PPPoE??   This is a residential installation.
>
> 1. So the questions are, can I get the drones supporting a residential
> installation to configure my modem as a pass-through?
> If I do, what's the connection type?
> Is there an authentication mechanism I'll need a user/pass for?
>
> 2. Or am I going to have to leave the modem alone and  get an IP from
> the modem via DHCP?
>
> I'd rather not have two DHCP servers between me and the network, if
> that's possible.
>
> I know how DSL works but I haven't had any experience with cable to
> date.  I googled for info but all I could come up with was how to
> accomplish #2.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim.
>
>
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