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Netgear DSL Modem Model 6200 router setup?
ATT sends me Netgear DSL Modem Model 6200.
The DSl modem is actually a router with DHCP set up! After my computer connects to it, the IP address shows private 192.168.1.XXX.
This is NOT what I wanted. I use a linksys router to do my own DHCP and firewall settings. I do not want the modem to do this for me.
So the idea situation is for the modem to handle the phone line internet communication and let my router to handle firewall and DHCP. But since this modem is handling the DHCP part, I can not even hook my router to it! Otherwise it wont work....
Can anyone tell me how to connect/configure this modem with my router such that my router handles DHCP and firewall for my home network.
I used to have motorola cable modem internet. In previous setup, the cable modem does not have DHCP. I can use my router internet port to connect to the cable modem and everything works fine.
4 Answers
- TabaLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
There is a difference between a modem and a gateway. A gateway is a modem/router combo unit. You can not use another router with a gateway. Call ATT and request a modem and return the gateway.
- Anonymous5 years ago
This is why I don't get all-in-one broadband modems and routers. Every service wants to use their own contraption and none allows you to transfer an existing model to your account. I know there's a difference between cable and DSL modems but the DSL and cable companies even do that when you move from another DSL or cable company's area! When you say it won't read the new DSL modem, it's not receiving an IP from the modem? Is there possibly a setting to stop it from acting as a cable modem and just as a router? (Just like wireless routers have an option to set them up as a simple wireless access point). The people talking about PPPoE above are not giving you the full story. I have had two different DSL providers who do *not* use PPPoE but standard PPP. Your goal is to get the old router to forget it is a cable modem as well, and just do the router part of its job. Oh and running additional software is not necessary as you have already proved the new modem works!
