ASUS RT-N66U with Linksys WAG200G in bridge mode as modem...

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Just got a new ASUS RT-N66U router, but still have to use ADSL, so I thought I could use my Linksys WAG200G in bridge mode, with ASUS connected from WAN to one of WAG's LAN port. Unfortunately, while the ASUS control panel Network map says Internet status is Connected, I am unable to browse the web or ping from any device connected to ASUS, whether wired or wireless.

My ISP gives me a static IP address and uses PPPoA (which apparently the ASUS doesn't support), but I am able to connect by PPPoE with the WAG200G.

With the ASUS, PPPoA is not an option and I am unable to connect with PPPoE, so tried the Static IP option, which results in ASUS Network map saying Connected, but I'm unable to browse the web.

I know I have the options of using the ASUS as an AP or repeater, but would rather make use of it and just use the WAG as the modem.

If the ASUS is showing Connected, does that mean it's successfully connected to my ISP and, if so, why can't I browse the web ?

Any ideas on how to get it working ?

 

[bremen1874]

With the static option it's probably just seeing the live connection to the other router and assuming the connection is up.

I don't know the capabilities of the linksys, but you could just double NAT it. Leave the linksys to dial the connection and allow the asus to connect as a DHCP client. As long as the two routers are using different subnets it should work.

 

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Not sure exactly what I did, but I've got it working now with the WAG200G in bridge mode and ASUS connecting with PPPoE.

Even though my ISP states I need to use PPPoA and the WAG200G was using PPPoA, I checked the ASUS system log and noticed that it was detecting the line as PPPoE.

It may have been that I didn't give the routers/PC's long enough to adapt to the new settings as I didn't reboot the routers in between attempts.

While researching this problem, I came across some people who said that the ASUS cannot be used if you need to connect using PPPoA, but my experience indicates that this may not be the case.

Anyway, happy I've got it working now due to the vastly improved range over the WAG200G, although wasted half a day in the process.