[clug] modem/router

[Joel Plane]

Thanks Neil.
Its all working now.

Joel Plane.



Neil Pickford wrote:

> Hello Joel
>
> I have one of these Web Excel Routers (without wireless) and it 
> handles this connection via Linux 2.2.16.
>
> When running PPPoE the 4 port router simply becomes a 1 port ADSL modem.
> Ethernet ports become PPPoE mode only once connected
> You have to disconnect to access the normal ethernet mode again.
>
> This is normal operation.
>
> Neil Pickford
> VK1KNP
> http://happy.emu.id.au/
>
> PS Has anyone else made HALF Bridge mode work with Linux.
>
> clug at korgsit.com wrote:
>
>> Not a Linux question but I need some quick answer and I thought this 
>> list would
>> be good for that.
>> Wireless ADSL modem/router. Web Excel, not sure of model number
>> inc. 4-port switch.
>>
>> Ignore the wireless bit, I'm not concern that yet, just setting up 
>> ethernet.
>>
>> When I log in to the web control and set the PPPoE settings the modem 
>> will
>> restart and connect to the net (as indicated by an LED), but when it is
>> connected the ethernet ports stop working - so the modem's connected 
>> to the net
>> but th PC can connect to the modem. When I switch the modem off the 
>> on after
>> remove the phone cable I can then acess the control panel again.
>>
>> Does anyone know what might be happening here?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Joel Plane.
>>
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