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Bridge Mode on DPQ3925 Router
I have a Cisco DPQ3925 with internet and phone and wanted to hook up a Dlink AC Router. How do I place the router in bridge mode and turn off wireless? I do not see bridge mode as an option on the administration page.
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I do not believe it is possible with that gateway device. The best you could do is disable the DHCP server, Firewall and wireless, but then you would still have issues with NAT. Your better off calling Cox and asking them to swap the DPQ3925 with the DPQ3212 which is a standard Internet/phone modem.
Another option would be to turn the Dlink router into a Access point and just disable the wireless on the gateway. Here is a thread done by a good friend of mine over on the Dlink forums.
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KipK
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That would be the best option. If you have a DPQ3925, you have to be paying a rental fee for the wireless gateway, and if you have your own router that would be redundant. There's no charge for an eMTA as long as you have phone service.
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I have a feeling the reason why Gateways are being pushed (even when they are not needed) is because it gets the Sales Representative a extra buck or two on commision. If only Techies ran the show over at Cox.
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If only Techies ran the show over at Cox. I have a feeling this was a sales "mistake"
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KipK
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I can't really comment on why we do a lot of what we do, but the gateway option isn't bad for ease of use and maintenance. Once you're advanced enough to want to do anything interesting, however, you'll need to move on.
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I guess its a geek thing. When ever I see people using inferior technology just because they don't know better, I get this urge to jump in and try to educate. You should see me trying to go into Bestbuy, I have to put blinders and earmuffs on so the things I hear sales people say don't drive me mad. Norton..::cringe::..Belkin...::flinch::.. HP Printers ::pulls out hair::
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