How to Set Up a Wireless Router With a 2 Wire DSL Modem

Wireless routers allow you to connect to the Internet from anywhere in your home.

2Wire DSL modems include built in wireless routers. To use another wireless router with a 2Wire, the 2Wire must be placed into bridge mode. Bridge mode disables the router and firewall functionality of the 2Wire and allows it to act as a regular modem. It will pass all information through to the wireless router behind it. The wireless router will then also be responsible for authenticating the connection using any credentials the Internet service provider requires.

Things You'll Need

• Ethernet cord

Instructions

1. Navigate to “192.168.1.254/mdc” in your browser. This will display an advanced interface for the 2Wire modem’s settings. This interface is geared toward advanced users.

2. Click on the “Configure” link to get into the broadband connection settings. Change the connection type to the “DHCP” option. Also, disable the “ATM PVC Search” option then click the “Submit” button to save these setting changes.

3. Click on the “Configure Services” link to get into the routing settings page. Disable the routing option here and click the “Submit” button. The 2Wire modem is now in bridge mode.

4. Connect the wireless router to the 2Wire modem with an ethernet cord. The cord may go into any of the four ports on the 2Wire and must go into the input port on the wireless router.

5. Update your username and password in the wireless router’s settings. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on accessing your particular router’s interface. The router will authenticate the connection and allow computer to connect through its wireless signal.