prior to having uverse at this business location there was a dsl modem/gateway (not a built in router). with that setup, other networking equipment was used to handle DNS, DHCP, more customization, etc...the dsl modem had to be put into bridge mode and the pppoe authentication was done on the linksys router that was setup behind the dsl modem (dsl modem to WAN of linksys router, all other network devices on the network into LAN, the basic/obvious setup).
Manufacturer 2Wire, Inc.
Model 3801HGV
with the device above, i dont see any options for bridge mode. i have been reading the att forums and there are others that are looking to do the same thing and i have read a few suggestions, but before i did that i wanted to post here and see if anyone else has been in the same situation that i am in now.
i am only using uverse for internet, not using the tv or phone service. i read that the main reason for not allowing DNS changes on their gateway is to make sure the TV set top boxes can connect back to att servers for tv, for the users who have the tv service.
is there a way to put this device in a true bridge mode?
unfortunately they are phasing out DSL service and marking up the price to get people to switch.
the cost of DSL (package that was in place before uverse) was $31.99 per month for 748 kbps down and 150 kbps up and the uverse plan was $40.00 per month for 12 Mbps down and 1.5 Mbps up (first 3 months billed at $25.00). obviously it made sense to switch, but having the old modem in bridge mode was very convenient since i needed to use my own gear and was able to do so with that configuration.
thanks
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