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DSL Modem for Firebox X Edge

I have several Firebox X Edges installed using DLink DSl-300G modems which work fine but are now starting to fail. I need to find a replacement but the DLink DSL-300/320T does not seem to be compatible.
I need the firebox to get the public IP as I use BOVPN with DVCP and my ISP connection is PPPOA (think the firebox only supports PPPOE) so the modem needs to make the dsl connection.
So I guess what I need is a bridged modem with PPPOA client that works OK with the firebox.
Any suggestions?
Many thanks

Richard_de_groot

We have been using Speedtouch modems (read Thomson) for years. Also with Firebox products they work very well. You can use these Speedtouch modems (546) in bridgeed mode and also in PPPoA.
http://www.thomson.net/GlobalEnglish/Products/dsl-modems-gateways/residential_wired/thomson%20st546_v6/Pages/default.aspx

Don't use Netopia products. Most of them do not support bridge or PPPoA functionality.

Hope this helps.

Richard.

SimonGClarke

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Richard,

thanks for that. I actually have a 546 provided preconfigured by my ISP but not sure how to put it into bridged mode - nothing obvious in web interface. Do I have to run setup wiz as I don't want to muck up ISPs config?

regards,
Simon

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SimonGClarke

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Hi,

couldn't get it to work unfortunately as ISP had locked out these settings from router but can see how it would work with a new one.

regards