Configure Bridge Mode
These instructions explain how to reconfigure your modem in bridge mode. Most people do not want to put their modem in bridge mode. When you received your modem from Colosseum Online Inc., it was already configured in router mode for you which is fine for most people.
Bridge mode means that the device behind the DSL modem has to do the PPPoE authentication (send the username and password). This device will then receive the public IP.
Some reasons you might want your modem configured in bridge mode are:
- You have your own router that you want to put behind the DSL modem, and you want the router to receive the public IP
- You have a static IP and you want to be able to access your computer behind the DSL modem from out on the Internet, without having to configure any port forwarding, DMZ, and/or firewall rules in the DSL modem
- Other reasons specific to your situation
Bridge mode configuration only applies to 1-port modems. The steps to follow depend on what type of modem you have.
Before you begin, please make sure you have identified your modem by following the instructions on the "Identify My Modem" page.
Follow the instructions that apply to your modem type:
- Zoom X4 (1-port)
- Zoom X5 (4-port)
- Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
- SpeedStream 4200 (1-port)
- SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
- Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
Instructions for Zoom X4 (1-port)
Before you follow these instructions, you must first follow the instructions to "Reset Modem to Default".
Make sure your computer is hooked up to the DSL modem using the Ethernet cable. Follow the instructions on "Connecting Cables" for more information on how to do this.
Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. In the Address bar type "10.0.0.2" and hit the ENTER key on your keyboard.
The following window should pop up. You may have to wait a little while. Type "admin" in the "User Name" box and type "zoomadsl" in the password box and click on the "OK" button.
The Basic Setup page should load. Click on "Advanced Setup".
Click on "WAN Configuration".
For "Encapsulation" select "1483 Bridged IP LLC".
For "VCI" select "35".
For "Bridge" select "Enabled".
Click on "Save Changes". Wait for the page to reload.
Once the page has reloaded, click on "Write Settings to Flash", then wait for the page to reload again. It is important to wait to make sure the settings are written to flash properly, otherwise the settings will be gone the next time the modem is turned off.
The Zoom X4 is now configured in bridge mode. You can now set up your own device behind the Zoom X4 according to your needs.
Instructions for Zoom X5 (4-port)
The Zoom X5 is not a 1-port modem. Only 1-port modems can be configured in bridge mode. If you need to reconfigure your modem, please follow the "Reconfigure Modem" instructions to reconfigure your modem in router mode.
Instructions for Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
The Zoom X6 is not a 1-port modem. Only 1-port modems can be configured in bridge mode. If you need to reconfigure your modem, please follow the "Reconfigure Modem" instructions to reconfigure your modem in router mode.
Instructions for SpeedStream 4200 (1-port)
Before you follow these instructions, you must first follow the instructions to "Reset Modem to Default".
Make sure your computer is hooked up to the DSL modem using the Ethernet cable. Follow the instructions on "Connecting Cables" for more information on how to do this.
Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. In the Address bar type "192.168.254.254" and hit the ENTER key on your keyboard.
You should see the following screen. In the "User Name" box type "admin", in the "New Password" box type "admin", and in the "Confirm Password" box type "admin". Click on the circle next to "Do not require admin login" to select it. Now click on the "Save Settings" button.
Click on "Setup" at the left.
Now click on "Bridge Mode" at the left. You may need to scroll down to see it.
You should now see the "Change to Bridge Mode" page. Click on the "Apply" button.
You should see a screen informing you that "Your settings have been saved". Click on the "Reboot" button.
You should now see a screen that says "The Web GUI is no longer accessible. Please close your browser." You can now close your browser window (such as Internet Explorer).
The SpeedStream 4200 is now configured in bridge mode. You can now set up your own device behind the SpeedStream 4200 according to your needs.
Instructions for SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
The SpeedStream 6520 is not a 1-port modem. Only 1-port modems can be configured in bridge mode. If you need to reconfigure your modem, please follow the "Reconfigure Modem" instructions to reconfigure your modem in router mode.
Instructions for Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
The Siemens Gigaset SE567 is not a 1-port modem. Only 1-port modems can be configured in bridge mode. If you need to reconfigure your modem, please follow the "Reconfigure Modem" instructions to reconfigure your modem in router mode.