How to Set a Westell 6100 to Bridge Mode

Bridge mode lets you use your own router with a modem.

A Westell 6100 is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem used to provide broadband access to your home or office. A "bridge" is a network device that connects two parts of your network. By default, the Westell modem is programmed as a router. You must turn off the router settings on the modem to turn it into a bridge, which is useful if you already have a router on your network.

Instructions

1. Open your web browser. In the browser's address bar, enter the modem's IP address and press "Enter." The default IP address for your Westell modem is "192.168.1.1."

2. Enter "admin" for the user name and "password" for the password. These values are the default settings for the router's administrator.

3. Click "Configuration," then click "Private LAN Connection." This opens a window with your current Westell settings.

4. Remove the check mark next to the box labeled "Private LAN DHCP Server Enable." Click "Save" to apply the bridge configuration changes to your modem.

5. Click the "Configuration" menu item again and select "VC Configuration." Select "Enable" from the first "Bridge" line item and then click the "Edit" button. In the "VC 1 Configurations" window, select "Bridge" in the drop-down box labeled "Mode." Click "Set VC" to save your changes.

References

• NC Network: Set Up Westell Modem