FreeBSD box/ADSL link config

[Erik Norgaard]

Chuck Swiger wrote:
> On Jun 12, 2007, at 2:49 AM, Nikos Vassiliadis wrote:
>>> The DSL router in question is a Thomson Speedtouch 546v6.
>> Speedtouch routers had as factory default bridging mode.
>> A simple revert to factory defaults will probably enable
>> you to use PPPoE from your FreeBSD box.
> 
> Just a note of caution about this specific point, against an  
> admirable & detailed reply-- from what I understand from another  
> mailing list is that the newer versions of the Speedtouch DSL modems  
> no longer have the capability of acting in "bridging" mode and will  
> always run in the 1-to-1 NAT translation mode.

Thanks Chuck, the Speedtouch I have has two modes PPPoE and RFC 1483, 
however, entering RFC 1483 mode it requested that I enter the public IP!?

Haven't got it working yet.

Cheers, Erik
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