Instructions for setting up a BellSouth supplied Westell 2100/2200/6100 modem in "Bridged Ethernet" Mode so you can use the native Windows XP PPPoE client. These procedures are based on the 1.05.04 or higher firmware for the Westell. If you do not have the latest firmware please click here.

Westell Modem Utilizing the Windows XP PPPoE Client
Step 1
Make sure the power is completely removed from the Westell and the computer. Connect the Westell directly to the NIC and power up the modem and then the computer. Press the reset button on the back of the modem for 10 seconds.



Step 2
Open a browser session and enter "192.168.1.254" or "launchmodem" in the address field. Important Note: Do not put your username or password back on the Westell. If you are unable to access the interface check here and make sure your NIC is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically". This may require you to reboot the computer (or release/renew) to obtain a new IP.



Step 3
This step is dependent on your specific Westell model number and firmware.

Westell 6100 Procedure: Click on Broadband DSL Line from the top menu. Click on Connection Configuration from the right menu. Select "Bridged Ethernet" from the Protocol pull down. Click on Save and Restart Connection at the bottom. This will automatically restart the modem and the interface will return after the changes are saved.

Westell 2100 or 2200 Procedure: Click on Expert Mode and confirm that you want to enter Expert Mode. Click on Configure from the menu and then Connection in the sub-menu. Select "Bridged Ethernet" from the Protocol pull down. Click on Save and Restart Connection at the bottom. This will automatically restart the modem and the interface will return after the changes are saved. After the modem has restarted your Westell is in "Bridged Ethernet" mode and you are ready to configure the native XP PPPoE client.

Step 4
Configure your Windows XP PPPoE client as follows:
1) Go to Start >Control Panel >Network and Internet Connections.
2) Select Network Connections under the Pick a Control Panel icon.
3) Click Create a new connection under Network tasks.
4) Enter your area code in the location information (if asked), and click OK twice.
5) Click Next when the "Welcome to the new connection wizard" window displays.
6) Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
7) Select Set up my connection manually and click Next.
8) Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name
and password and click Next.
9) Type "FastAccess DSL for the ISP name, and click Next.
10) Enter your BellSouth username followed by "@bellsouth.net" and password. Confirm your password, and click Next.
11) Click Add shortcut to this connection to my desktop and the FastAccess DSL icon will be added to your desktop. Click Finish.
12) Click the FastAccess DSL icon to begin surfing.

Andy Houtz