If it is anything like my setup I had to set my DSL modem to bridging mode and then connected it to my Airport Extreme. I gave the Airport my DSL login credentials and presto. So I am thinking that your modem always knew your credentials if you had a PPoE or similar login for your DSL.
On Nov 9, 2007 2:09 PM, DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Believe I am now 1 step better. After lots of really strange grief, I was > finally able to "speak" to my westell 6100 dsl modem. What a chore! For > some unknown reason (ATM) the machine I chose to use would NOT get an ip > addy/dns addy "automagically" from the modem. Once I forced the machine to > the modems subnet, I was able to speak to the modem (used separate cable). > /Internet/------>/modem/----->/PC/ > > Yes, I do like dslreports.com/broadband.com. Too bad they are so behind in > their faqs. Well, not a real biggie. The toys have changed really > quickly. In any case, I did get to the modem and I did set the modem for > "bridged ethernet." Correct? > > Question: I had to use my Bellsouth UName/PW combo to get into the modem. > Yes, it was connected to the phone line. Has the modem now recorded my > acct credentials inside itself? > Should I care? > > Wondering? > Best, > Duncan > > -- Brian Weeden
