Problem with Bonded DSL and Linksys 1900ac Router

TechJeff

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I am seeking feedback from anyone that has "bonded" DSL service and a Linksys 1900ac router or similar router.

The problem I am having is the Linksys 1900ac does not seem to be able to handle or have settings to deal with a "bonded" DSL connection from say AT&T, Frontier, etc. While you can place the modem they give you into "transparent bridge" mode, it seems to not recognize it on the Linksys. However, if you use standard DSL that I had prior, it works just fine. Therefore, I am under the impression, since trying many things to get it to work, is the Linksys 1900ac simply does not support "bonded DSL" with the current firmware. I believe it lacks the settings as well to configure it properly.

Some have said they got their bonded DSL to work with WRT type firmware on their router, but don't know how or can confirm this.

Can anyone confirm this and if you have a "bonded DSL" service working with a different router than the one provided by their service? I believe the firmware on the Linksys can be changed, but was not sure what works or can work with my bonded DSL.
 
Just do ip pass through from the att rg to your router. Let the att rg handle it's part and just pass the ip to yours. Single pair or bonded won't matter.
 
Assuming you are using a Arris (Motorola) NVG589:

  1. Plug your personal router into the NVG589 and power up the device (assuming your personal router is acting as a router, not an access point)
  2. Plug an ethernet cord from your PC to the NVG589, or connect to the NVG589's internal wireless. The wifi name/password is on the side of the modem.
  3. open a web browser and navigate to http://192.168.1.254
  4. Click on the "Firewall" tab
  5. Click on "IP Passthrough"
  6. Allocation Mode: Passthough
  7. Passthrough Mode: DHCPS-Fixed
  8. Choose your router from the device list
  9. Click save
  10. Click the "restart" button at the top of the page
  11. The NVG589 will reboot.
  12. Wait 5 minutes
  13. Power cycle your router
  14. Wait 5 minutes

You should be able to connect to your personal router with an ethernet cord or via your router's wireless and get to the internet.

Keep in mind that any AT&T device, such as your U-Verse DVR, STB's or WAP for a wifi STB or a microcell MUST STAY PLUGGED INTO THE AT&T NVG589. These devices will not work if you attempt to use the through your personal router.

All of you personal devices should connect through your personal router, not the NVG589.

As a side note, the 589 is technically acting as a router which will show up as a "hop" on a traceroute. If your personal router gives out an address in the "192.168.1.xxx" range you may not be able to surf. If this is the case, change your personal router's internal address to "192.168.0.xxx".
 
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