Bellsouth DSL-router issues

Jeffcad · 09-10-2007, 01:40 PM

I have Bellsouth DSL w/Netopia modem (Bellsouth supplied). I purchased a D-link router (WBR 2310) 6 months ago. It would always reset after 24-36 hours, I tried everything I could find on the net to get this thing to work. Now it is in 20-30 pieces, I am looking for another wireless router (everything I read about D-link is a horror story). What router should I buy, and does anyone have instructions on how to set it up w/bellsouth.
ANY help is appreciated.

networkgod · 09-11-2007, 03:30 PM

Hi, I also use BellSouth DSL. I would just get a Linksys from like BestBuy or wherever. Then, get into your DSL modem, go to advanced, and set it to "bridged mode"

After that, just setup the WAN on your Linksys for PPPoE authentication and put your BellSouth username and password in your Linksys.

Jeffcad · 10-01-2007, 03:43 PM

Thanks Yachtsman44,
The problem I had before was the D-link re-setting all the time. BTW what type of security do you use, that was always a problem for me as well, sometimes the laptop wouldn't recognize it.

Thanks

networkgod · 10-01-2007, 04:03 PM

WEP w/ a 128-bit key is pretty safe, although crackable. WPA is a safer bet, but can be finicky with some PCs. Whatever you choose make sure you DO NOT broadcast your SSID. This will help against people that drive around looking for access points.

**johnwill** · 10-02-2007, 08:51 AM

Actually, I'll disagree with almost all of the previous advice.

WPA is just as easy, and frequently easier to use than WEP. WEP using passcodes is problematic, and you should only use HEX keys. WEP is also very easily crackable by anyone with an Internet connection that knows how to type WEP crack into Google. Finally, disabling SSID, filtering your MAC, etc. are anemic security measures, and just make your network harder for you to use.

If your equipment supports it, you most certainly should be using WPA or better! WPA with a strong random key is for all practical purposes uncrackable, except for three letter government agencies.

The reading list: The Six Dumbest Ways to Secure A Wireless LAN

09-10-2007, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffcad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Bellsouth DSL-router issues I have Bellsouth DSL w/Netopia modem (Bellsouth supplied). I purchased a D-link router (WBR 2310) 6 months ago. It would always reset after 24-36 hours, I tried everything I could find on the net to get this thing to work. Now it is in 20-30 pieces, I am looking for another wireless router (everything I read about D-link is a horror story). What router should I buy, and does anyone have instructions on how to set it up w/bellsouth. ANY help is appreciated.

09-11-2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
networkgod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19 OS: FreeBSD/MacOSX/All MS	Re: Bellsouth DSL-router issues Hi, I also use BellSouth DSL. I would just get a Linksys from like BestBuy or wherever. Then, get into your DSL modem, go to advanced, and set it to "bridged mode" After that, just setup the WAN on your Linksys for PPPoE authentication and put your BellSouth username and password in your Linksys.

10-01-2007, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffcad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: Bellsouth DSL-router issues Thanks Yachtsman44, The problem I had before was the D-link re-setting all the time. BTW what type of security do you use, that was always a problem for me as well, sometimes the laptop wouldn't recognize it. Thanks

10-01-2007, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
networkgod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19 OS: FreeBSD/MacOSX/All MS	Re: Bellsouth DSL-router issues WEP w/ a 128-bit key is pretty safe, although crackable. WPA is a safer bet, but can be finicky with some PCs. Whatever you choose make sure you DO NOT broadcast your SSID. This will help against people that drive around looking for access points. __________________ -- NetworkGod CCNA, CCDA, Sair Linux LCP

10-02-2007, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Microsoft MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 45,565 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux	Re: Bellsouth DSL-router issues Actually, I'll disagree with almost all of the previous advice. WPA is just as easy, and frequently easier to use than WEP. WEP using passcodes is problematic, and you should only use HEX keys. WEP is also very easily crackable by anyone with an Internet connection that knows how to type WEP crack into Google. Finally, disabling SSID, filtering your MAC, etc. are anemic security measures, and just make your network harder for you to use. If your equipment supports it, you most certainly should be using WPA or better! WPA with a strong random key is for all practical purposes uncrackable, except for three letter government agencies. The reading list: *The Six Dumbest Ways to Secure A Wireless LAN* __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Last edited by johnwill; 10-02-2007 at 08:52 AM.