How to use ADSL WiFi Router as Modem Only

peaking duck · July 25, 2017

Hi All

Its time to upgrade my Combo ADSL Modem, Router, WiFi unit. its a Netgear N600

Looking at some of the great options out there, they dont seem to have built in ADSL Modem

If i was to buy one of these WiFi Routers (without inbuilt modem) how do i go about;

Using my N600 as an ADSL Modem Only - bypassing existing functions such as routing, DHCP, VPN Passthrough, Port Forwarding functions, etc, etc.
connection layout and setup of new WiFi Router to provide all functions

PS: i wish not to upgrade to a new combo unit with ADSL modem as we (australia) are rolling out a new network

Thanks all

Jarsky · July 25, 2017

If the ADSL is PPPoA then your N600 will have to handle the authentication and encapsulation, so you'll need to configure it in half bridge mode.

If its PPPoE connection then you could just create a full bridge, and let your router do everything.

P.S there are plenty of combo units that handle VDSL + Fiber which is what your new new NBN network is.

peaking duck · July 26, 2017

Thanks for that information, Jarsky

i had a look through my Modem's GUI. Its running PPPoE.

I cant see any option to change the mode of the modem to Bridge or Half-Bridge. Perhaps this setting would be in and applicable to the new WiFi Modem i chose? if so, i better make sure this feature is available?