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This FAQ is for setting up a BellSouth supplied Motorola/Netopia 2210-02-1006 with a common D-Link DSL router. Although actual screen shots may vary slightly within the DLink product lines, the instructions below are applicable to all models. This FAQ has 3 Major sections: Section 1 - Overview Section 2 - Motorola/Netopia 2210 modem configuration Section 3 - D-Link router configuration information Section 4 - Connections and power up ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Verify that your NIC card is set to "Obtain IP Address Automatically". Completely power down the 2210 and the computer(s). Power up the modem and press the reset button on the back of the modem. After the modem has fully initialized connect the 2210 to the NIC and then power up the computer. ![]() Open a browser session and enter "192.168.1.254" in the address field to access the 2210 interface. ![]() Enter your BellSouth Username followed by "@bellsouth.net" in the User ID field. Enter your BellSouth Password in the Password field. Re-enter your BellSouth Password in the Confirm Password field. Click on Next. Update the Auto Calender Update Configuration as desired and click Next. The modem will try to initiate a session and then return to the main menu. ![]() Click on Broadband DSL Line from the top menu. Click on Configure Connection from the right menu. Select "Bridged Ethernet" from the Protocol pull down. Click on Save and restart the connection at the bottom. This will automatically restart the modem and the interface will return after the changes are saved. Note: functions like NAT, DHCP, IP Passthrough, and username and password will be disabled or irrelevant and can not be selected. After the modem has restarted, power down both the computer and the modem then physically disconnect the 2210. ![]() After the PC is powered down connect one of the router LAN ports to the computer NIC and power up the router and then the computer. ![]() Use the following steps to configure your D-Link DI-604 Router. Important Note: You must use the username@bellsouth.net format for your username. If you do not add "@bellsouth.net" after your username you will be unable to connect to the internet. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Power everything down and physically connect the 2210, the router, and any computer(s). ![]() Power up the network equipment in this order: •2210 Modem (wait till the Ready light is a steady green) •D-Link Router •Computer(s) Open a browser session and go surfing! ![]() •The 2210 has an "Internet" light that is green whenever there is an active PPPoE session initiated by the 2210. Since you are using the DLink to establish the PPPoE session the light will stay off. This is normal. •You should check your tweak settings to optimize your new network. Reminder: If you are required to change your MTU, make sure that it is identical on all equipment (PCs and routers) in the network. For more information about changing MTU on a D-Link please click here. ![]() An online, html-based menu simulator program is available here. The simulator recreates the Motorola 2210 user interface and provides the ability to navigate menus; just like the real modem interface. It is for simulation purposes only and will not make any changes to your actual modem. Andy Houtz Feedback received on this FAQ entry:
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