[ILUG] Digiweb and routers

[Michael Watterson]

Terry Cox wrote:
> Thanks Michael
>
> just picked up a Linksys Business Gigabit Security router WRVS4400N, 
> giving that a go in the next half an hour or so. Not a bad price really.
> The SMC is a broadband router WBR14T-G advertised as suitable for xDSL 
> or Cable Modem, Netgear is similar WGT634U. Not even using the 
> wireless, the problems are on the wired connection using the onboard 
> ports.
>
> I'll let you know what happens with the Linksys.
>
> Regards
>
> Terry
>
Make sure you use dedicated WAN port (not any of the ethernet switch ports)

Cycle power on Modem to get it to release DHCP and assign new lease to 
new port when swapping Routers. Never press Reset on the Modem!!!

Make sure Routers has NAT/Router features and Firewall  enabled, Bridge 
mode won't work.

DNS  proxying on Router enabled and all connected devices use Router IP 
as Gateway and DNS

Just make sure the WAN ethernet port is DHCP (not PPoE etc) and 
Automatic for DNS & Gateway.

The LAN can be Static 192.168.mmm.xxx or DHCP or DHCP with mac reserved IPs.

There are no user settings whatsoever  on the  Modem.

Make sure the  Modem  USB port is not   used.