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Sorry for double-posting, trying to keep responses to different posters separated.
We're actually not configured for PPOE. When it's connected to DSL the network addressing mode is still set to "NAT Enabled", so there's no username/password to enter for PPOE.
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Originally posted here by AngelicKnight
Ok guys, I'm being driven crazy at the moment, so I could really use some input from the folks who know at AO.
We're currently running a LAN here with a DSL connection and all traffic being run through an old Cayman router that's on its last leg. So, we're currently trying to figure out the best means to replace it. In the process, we're considering moving from our SBC DSL to Comcast Cable.
Here's the thing: my boss, who handled all of our IT stuff before I came on, is convinced we do not need another router. He is absolutely certain that we can take a modem, configure it as a bridge, connect it to our SonicWALL, and the SonicWALL will handle everything else we need, therefore no router needed. Now this is new on me. He's got me completely confused as to how this is possible without a router.
Seems to confuse tech support too. This trick has yet to work as we have yet to connect the LAN to the Internet through either DSL or cable modem without the Cayman router. Both SBC and Comcast tech support are talking to me like I'm crazy anytime I describe the situation and ask for help. Nonetheless, he remains absolutely convinced we don't need a router.
So is there some magic to SonicWALL that I just don't know about that allows us to get away without a router, or am I going to have to find a way to convince him that his idea simply won't work?
Your boss is correct. You can set the cayman up as a bridge and use the sonicwall as a router. Let me show you a sample config. from one of our SonicWall's
Set the Cayman's type to: RFC-1483 Bridged Ethernet
The cayman should have a WAN IP such as: x.x.71.90
And a Gateway address of: x.x.71.89
Then it should have a useable range of static IP's. Below is a sample of ours.
x.x.77.193 to x.x.77.198
Set the cayman's LAN interface to one of the above range. I suggest .193, or .198 for clarity.
Now set that same IP address in the sonicwall's 'WAN Interface' under GENERAL ---> NETWORK tabs. Now the the sonicwall has become the LAN gateway. From there you can use sonicwall's routing tab, under: ADVANCED ---> ROUTING to build your static routes.
I'll send you the bill.
- Quad
No problem with the "double post"... One was a rant, (understandable), but you mentioned Comcast and I wanted to make sure we weren't talking apples and oranges.... ;)
If you have that information directly from the modem then it still could be using PPOE. When you say the laptop connected... do you mean you can get to yahoo or whatever or just that it gave you the IP information?
Also DON'T forget to turn off any DHCP, and or firewall options on the cayman. Or you will be chasing your tail.
Sexy -- thanks for the input, but the Cayman's not the problem, it's rather switching to the cable modem.
Tiger -- Indeed, I can both pull IP info and connect to the Internet no problemo from the laptop. I'll check with SBC on that PPOE question then.
Angelic, I understand that. You're not hearing me. I was using the above config. to show you it can be done; using the DSL modem as a bridge.
Sexy.... You are "of use"... I apologize for any previous slander or questions regarding your sexual preference or lineage...... :)
HAHA thanks. But don't be confused. I just got back from vacation, so, I'm in a good mood. Your opinion may change again soon. :DQuote:
Originally posted here by Tiger Shark
Sexy.... You are "of use"... I apologize for any previous slander or questions regarding your sexual preference or lineage...... :)
Gotcha Sexy, thanks. It looks like we'll be sticking with DSL after all too. Turns out our cable connection will drop us from time to time (what I'm gathering from tech support), in which case we have to restart everything. Given that IPs are dynamic, that means I'll have to hook up a laptop to the modem to pull its new IP every time we restart it. So, that's probably going to cost Comcast our business.
Any suggestions on good DSL modems to turn into bridges for this?
Cayman works fine. Any DSL router or "modem" will do, as long as you've got access to the config. and it supports bridged ethernet. And it's not PPOE of course.