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UPC Cisco EPC3925: Enabling True Bridge Mode - A Simple How-to Guide

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  • #852
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    mmasic wrote: »
    I'm not (yet) bridged. After paste html code and "save settings" is where I got black screen with 403

    Search the thread for "403", lots of ppl have seen this. Not sure if there is a solution.


  • #853
    mmasic
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭mmasic


    degsie wrote: »
    Search the thread for "403", lots of ppl have seen this. Not sure if there is a solution.

    There is always a solution.
    Depends how far you're willing to go.
    In this case, replacing html code is a simple one.
    I've already changed my addresses from 192 to 10 this way.


  • #854
    The.King
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭The.King


    Just read through the last 50-odd pages, so my brain is starting to go a little numb now!

    Just wondering if there was ever any update on bridging the Thomson TWG870 and if not - how in God's name do I go about obtaining one of these Cisco EPC3925 cable modems? (Yeah, I'm stuck with a crappy Thomson from UPC, but I'm looking to get a Netgear WNDR4500 for my network at home (or a Netgear R7000 Nighthawk AC1900 - as 802.11ac seems to be the way to go) as I have a load of devices (wired and wireless) and they keep dropping all of the time due to the Thomson being incapable of handling more than 4 devices.

    I should point out that I'm not an IT dude, I just like my techy stuff and my AV stuff. (Couldn't even tell you how I managed to get my NAS set-up, but there you have it.)

    When I web admin (if that's the correct term) into my Thomson router, under >Administration>Wireless, there is a section for 'Bridging' which says "disabled". There is a drop-down arrow to "enable" bridging and then there are four blank spaces below it for "Remote Bridges".

    Is this just a 'false hope' being dropped into the modem set-up by UPC and actually useless, or have they just allowed bridging mode on the Thomson? I have a screenshot from my PC, but there doesn't appear to be an option to include it here? Probably because I don't have a lots of posts or something?

    Can anyone shed any light?

    Thanks in advance.


  • #855
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The.King wrote: »
    Just read through the last 50-odd pages, so my brain is starting to go a little numb now!

    Just wondering if there was ever any update on bridging the Thomson TWG870 and if not - how in God's name do I go about obtaining one of these Cisco EPC3925 cable modems? (Yeah, I'm stuck with a crappy Thomson from UPC, but I'm looking to get a Netgear WNDR4500 for my network at home (or a Netgear R7000 Nighthawk AC1900 - as 802.11ac seems to be the way to go) as I have a load of devices (wired and wireless) and they keep dropping all of the time due to the Thomson being incapable of handling more than 4 devices.

    I should point out that I'm not an IT dude, I just like my techy stuff and my AV stuff. (Couldn't even tell you how I managed to get my NAS set-up, but there you have it.)

    When I web admin (if that's the correct term) into my Thomson router, under >Administration>Wireless, there is a section for 'Bridging' which says "disabled". There is a drop-down arrow to "enable" bridging and then there are four blank spaces below it for "Remote Bridges".

    Is this just a 'false hope' being dropped into the modem set-up by UPC and actually useless, or have they just allowed bridging mode on the Thomson? I have a screenshot from my PC, but there doesn't appear to be an option to include it here? Probably because I don't have a lots of posts or something?

    Can anyone shed any light?

    Thanks in advance.
    Try going to http://192.168.0.1/system/switch-mode.asp

    If that doesn't work then follow the first post in this thread.


  • #856
    The.King
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭The.King


    Karsini - Thanks......... I think?

    You might have missed the part where I said I wasn't an IT dude :):)

    So obviously 192.168.0.1/wlanBridging.asp option means absolutely nothing then?

    Your first link didn't work - there is no 'system'>'switch-mode' in 192.168.0.1, so I just get "page cannot be displayed" usual error.

    Had a look at the second link - thanks. Man, there is a lot of info there! Seems like option 2 is a lot easier. I'm just reading through all pages now - has it been confirmed as working and not causing issue? (I assume so, just wanted to be sure before I try.)

    Thanks for the head's-up.


  • #857
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    You should just need to click the switch-mode link and it would give you an option to switch to bridge mode. Nothing special to it. Other than that you'd have to go through the instructions in the other thread. UPC don't officially support it, it's basically a hack, so there's no easier way.


  • #858
    The.King
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭The.King


    Karsini wrote: »
    You should just need to click the switch-mode link and it would give you an option to switch to bridge mode. Nothing special to it. Other than that you'd have to go through the instructions in the other thread. UPC don't officially support it, it's basically a hack, so there's no easier way.

    Thanks.

    There was no 'switch' mode so I just followed instructions in the other post from the link you gave me. Everything worked fine, (I did a test run) but I now can't set my Thomson back to default with the 'reset' button on the back of it. For a reason why....

    Please see the very last post on the other link you gave me. I can't post links here as a noob, so...

    /vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057106714&page=19


  • #859
    FishD
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭FishD


    AAAH,
    Should have started from the bottom of this thread and worked back.....

    Went over to horizon, all good except for wifi from the samsung box. getting
    Thought i'd use the old EPC3925 as wifi extender, in bridge mode. No joy, firmware blocking bridge mode. its for the scrap heap!..

    So after several hours of wasted time, I'm off to buy a new routuer to use in AP mode....


  • #860
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    FishD wrote: »
    AAAH,
    Should have started from the bottom of this thread and worked back.....

    Went over to horizon, all good except for wifi from the samsung box. getting
    Thought i'd use the old EPC3925 as wifi extender, in bridge mode. No joy, firmware blocking bridge mode. its for the scrap heap!..

    So after several hours of wasted time, I'm off to buy a new routuer to use in AP mode....

    You dont need bridge mode to use the EPC as an AP

    Just disable the DHCP Server and set the LAN IP to an addres within your subnet and away you go.


  • #861
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Just bridged over the 3925 to a TP-Link cable router.

    Working so much better now. Speed tests have effectively doubled.

    At least the HTML doesn't need modding anymore, just had to manually change DNS settings on the TP-Link. Thanks to OP all the same. :)


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  • #862
    McSasquatch II
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭McSasquatch II


    I'd like to use my 3925 in bridge mode with a good quality router for all the PCs and smart devices in the house. Any recommendations for the router? Ease of use and a good strong wi-fi signal would be important. Budget would be around the €100 mark, a little more if justifiable.

    Thanks in advance!


  • #863
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    Oak76 wrote: »
    I'd like to use my 3925 in bridge mode with a good quality router for all the PCs and smart devices in the house. Any recommendations for the router? Ease of use and a good strong wi-fi signal would be important. Budget would be around the €100 mark, a little more if justifiable.

    Thanks in advance!

    This is the one I use. It is dual function adsl/cable router. Wireless coverage is good on 2.4/5 GHz, both of which will work at the same time!

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1437256/Trail/searchtext%3ETP-LINK.htm


  • #864
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,198 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    Oak76 wrote: »
    Any recommendations for the router?

    I bought mu Asus RT-N16 two years ago,so i am not au fait with new Routers, but whatever one i bought i would ensure that you can flash DD-WRT or Tomato on it.


  • #865
    McSasquatch II
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭McSasquatch II


    Thanks guys.

    Is flashing the firmware difficult/essential? What advantages does it give? Thanks!


  • #866
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Oak76 wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    Is flashing the firmware difficult/essential? What advantages does it give? Thanks!
    It's not essential but often or not it can add useful features, fix sloppy problems that your firmware might have, and manage the resources more efficiently. But it really comes down to how bad your firmware is. So, not, it's not essential and sometimes it's not even necessary because it can go the other way, too, and cause more problems than it solves.

    I use a Netgear WNDR3700v1 (there's a v4 out now and lots of others have given much praise to the WNDR3800) and I find the signal quite good and it is dual-band N600. I flashed mine with Gargoyle and I love it. If it doesn't extend the Wi-Fi coverage by much (I reckon it does a little), then I love it simply because of its logging of connections, etc., and who's using what amount of bandwidth at any given time. It also has decent QoS management, if ever I need it. It's based on Open WRT and any devices that support Open WRT support Gargoyle.

    ASUS routers have always been held in high regard also, so do look into them. Spend your budget or go over it a bit. I think the €120 mark will see to it that you get something rock-solid from Netgear or ASUS as long as you don't buy from a rip-off retailer. Buying online from the likes of Dabs.ie or Amazon.co.uk will see your buck get you more. Even in the weak state of the Euro vs. Sterling, I find Amazon.co.uk consistently the cheapest place to buy all my tech, even my last set of PC parts this year. To overcome the cost of shipping to Ireland, you can use Parcel Motel's Northern Ireland depot.


  • #867
    Shrugging Atlas
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Shrugging Atlas


    I've found out my router has bridge mode available. Is there any particular types of router that I need to pick up, or will anything do? And if someone has any experience of any from the argos catalogue and could advise Id greatly appreciate it


  • #868
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    Shrugging Atlas wrote: »
    I've found out my router has bridge mode available. Is there any particular types of router that I need to pick up, or will anything do? And if someone has any experience of any from the argos catalogue and could advise Id greatly appreciate it

    I'd recommend a wireless router (dual band) with GigE ports and 802.11ac WiFi for future proofing. TP-Link routers are worth a look at. I personally use a TP-Link TD-W8980 I got from Argos a while ago. Very happy with it.


  • #869
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    Lads can anyone help me here, I logged into my EPC3925 today to see why I couldn't connect to some of my devices to discover the port forwarding menu is gone? I called UPC and asked but I may as well be talking to a wall.
    It looks like the firmware (Firmware Version: e3925-ES-12-c1100r5593-140522c_upc) on my modem was upgrade as I now have a 5GHz option as well.

    I tried to configure it in bridged mode and use my WNDR3700v4 with DD-WRT but I couldn't connect to the internet.

    Does anyone know how I can get the menu back or what are the correct settings for the WNDR3700

    Thanks


  • #870
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    What for You need port forwarding on Cisco?
    I have same config - different FW but no problems with connecting to Netgear


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  • #871
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Kenny Powers wrote: »
    Lads can anyone help me here, I logged into my EPC3925 today to see why I couldn't connect to some of my devices to discover the port forwarding menu is gone? I called UPC and asked but I may as well be talking to a wall.
    It looks like the firmware (Firmware Version: e3925-ES-12-c1100r5593-140522c_upc) on my modem was upgrade as I now have a 5GHz option as well.

    I tried to configure it in bridged mode and use my WNDR3700v4 with DD-WRT but I couldn't connect to the internet.

    Does anyone know how I can get the menu back or what are the correct settings for the WNDR3700

    Thanks
    Check your IP address, is it a v6 address?


  • #872
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    Are you using DD-WRT on the Netgear? and Cisco in Bridge Mode? what settings did you use?

    I can get them both working together not in Bridge mode, but I need to open ports so that's no use to me.


  • #873
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    I'm using Gargoyle on my WNDR3700v1. Looking at screenshots of DD-WRT, I reckon you need to set it to "Automatic Configuration - DHCP" while setting its IP address to anything but 192.168.100.0-255, and that's about it. There shouldn't be much more to it, if anything at all.

    Do you get Internet if you connect your computer (anything with an Ethernet port) directly to the 3925 while in bridge mode? If you do, then the WNDR3700 should be fine. If not, then the problem could be elsewhere.


  • #874
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    They are the settings I had, the DD-WRT was getting the IP etc. from the the cisco but I still couldn't get on the net.

    I try again now and make sure I can connect in Bridge mode. Did anyone else loose the port forwarding Menu? I don't suppose there is anyway to put that back?


  • #875
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Sorry, just to clarify, can you check the WAN IP address of the 3925 to see if it's an IPv6 address? If it is, then UPC have put you in DS-Lite mode which disables IPv4 port forwarding.

    They have been rolling out DS-Lite gradually over the last few months.


  • #876
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Kenny Powers wrote: »
    They are the settings I had, the DD-WRT was getting the IP etc. from the the cisco but I still couldn't get on the net.

    I try again now and make sure I can connect in Bridge mode. Did anyone else loose the port forwarding Menu? I don't suppose there is anyway to put that back?
    I'd check but I'm quite paranoid that if I go back to router mode that they'll yank the option and ability to bridge with the HTML inject method altogether. I can tell you, though, that my firmware is still epc3925-ESIP-12-v302r125572-130412c_upc, which hasn't changed since last year.

    You're much better off in bridge mode and using the WNDR3700v4 so if you want my advice, figure out the mystery of why it isn't working and do all your port forwarding, etc., from the 3700, leaving the 3925 to being just your modem and nothing more. You should start with directly connecting your computer to the 3925, leaving the 3700 out of the equation, to see if the Internet is working.


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  • #877
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Karsini wrote: »
    Sorry, just to clarify, can you check the WAN IP address of the 3925 to see if it's an IPv6 address? If it is, then UPC have put you in DS-Lite mode which disables IPv4 port forwarding.

    They have been rolling out DS-Lite gradually over the last few months.
    I was wondering when they were going to start on that since it's been on the cards for years now.

    That's another valid option, KP. If you get Internet by directly connecting your computer to the 3925, check what IP you've been assigned. You'll know if it's IPv6 or not.

    EDIT: Seems you're not alone regarding the lack of Port Forwarding. Apparently UPC "doesn't support it." What a crock of shít.

    http://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057282895

    That said, they're also denying DS-Lite is being used.


  • #878
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    I was wondering when they were going to start on that since it's been on the cards for years now.

    That's another valid option, KP. If you get Internet by directly connecting your computer to the 3925, check what IP you've been assigned. You'll know if it's IPv6 or not.

    EDIT: Seems you're not alone regarding the lack of Port Forwarding. Apparently UPC "doesn't support it." What a crock of shít.

    http://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057282895

    That said, they're also denying DS-Lite is being used.
    Yep, that thread is the one I was thinking of. The screenshots from the Technicolor modem specifically say that DS-Lite mode is enabled.


  • #879
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Karsini wrote: »
    Yep, that thread is the one I was thinking of. The screenshots from the Technicolor modem specifically say that DS-Lite mode is enabled.
    And they deny it. Typical script monkeys. I haven't read the whole thread, mind you.

    It doesn't adequately explain why Port Forwarding would be removed. If we read further in the thread, would we see an explanation turn up (assuming you have read it)?


  • #880
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    And they deny it. Typical script monkeys. I haven't read the whole thread, mind you.

    It doesn't adequately explain why Port Forwarding would be removed. If we read further in the thread, would we see an explanation turn up (assuming you have read it)?

    DS-Lite issues a private, non-routeable IPv4 address. So you can't forward it.


  • #881
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Karsini wrote: »
    DS-Lite issues a private, non-routeable IPv4 address. So you can't forward it.
    Jesus, I really need to do some reading!

    Is there any way around this as port forwarding is a big deal (besides using another router in bridge mode and hoping for a regular assignment)?


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  • #882
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    Jesus, I really need to do some reading!

    Is there any way around this?

    I'm not sure to be honest. Need to look into it more.


  • #883
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    That's exactly it lads I was getting a ipv6 IP, I could only connect to some sites and was extremely slow for some reason.

    Thats some load of bollix what other options are there apart from moving to a different provider?

    Thanks for the help lads my head was melted with this just back from a mad weekend in Munich and nothing working :-(


  • #884
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Karsini wrote: »
    I'm not sure to be honest. Need to look into it more.
    You and me both!

    I've scanned through the thread and I see that Brian finally does admit to UPC using DS-Lite with the usual "we'll pass along your feedback" mantra. I suppose it's only a matter of time before we're all inflicted. I just hope that using a third-party router with the UPC router in bridge mode prevents DS-Lite.

    I'm also involved with an organization that's an SME customer of UPC's and I'm on the list of folks authorized to call in as I set up the account through a rep so I might need to get some clarification on this, but I seriously doubt they'd dare do this to us on that account as they'd have to "support" port forwarding for the SME market.


  • #885
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Absolutely, they couldn't go messing with the SME static IPs.


  • #886
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Karsini wrote: »
    Absolutely, they couldn't go messing with the SME static IPs.
    No. Whatmore, they give SME customers the option to stick the 3925 in bridge mode remotely by flashing a specialized firmware. There's no 192.168.100.1 access. They claim it's more stable than just doing it the regular way as we home customers have so I let them have at it.

    I wonder if the WNDR3700v4 can handle the assignment? You seem to have the basics grasped so was wondering if there's anything that can help Kenny now that we know he's been infected with this rotten, disease-ridden DS-Lite à la UPC?


  • #887
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Kenny,

    Have a read of this post:
    http://www.boards.ie/ttfpost/92511423

    Going back to good ol' IPv4 should be an option for you.


    EDIT: I see you've posted on the thread already, my bad.


  • #888
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    Kenny,

    Have a read of this post:
    http://www.boards.ie/ttfpost/92511423

    Going back to good ol' IPv4 should be an option for you.


    EDIT: I see you've posted on the thread already, my bad.

    Thanks for that mate, I didn't actually see that post you sent me on there. I'll drop him a PM now.
    Such a load of messing no doubt I'll have to wait a week for it.
    If they only told me on the phone today it could have saved me a few hours fluting about.

    Thanks for all the help anyway


  • #889
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The two modems seem to behave differently when bridged if DS-Lite is active. The Technicolor will immediately reboot and reset back to routing mode whereas the Cisco seems to keep the setting but not allow access (as per Kenny).

    UPC are doing a cable replacement in my area so maybe DS-Lite might be done at the same time. I'm wondering now.


  • #890
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    Karsini wrote: »
    The two modems seem to behave differently when bridged if DS-Lite is active. The Technicolor will immediately reboot and reset back to routing mode whereas the Cisco seems to keep the setting but not allow access (as per Kenny).

    UPC are doing a cable replacement in my area so maybe DS-Lite might be done at the same time. I'm wondering now.

    I'll check down I'm my folks tomorrow, they had the cables changed recently, they also have the Cisco


  • #891
    nirish77
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭nirish77


    Hey everyone, we have just been upgraded to a horizon box and this deprovisioned my old cable modem and therefore also stopped me from using my own router. The UPC solution was to send me a new modem which of course turned out to be a TC7200 router and bridge mode isn't available. They are now going to send me a 3925 instead. Without having to read 60 pages could someone please tell me is there any way to enable bridge mode on the 7200 and if not can I do it with the 3925 out of the box when I receive or do I need to use the opera workaround. Thanks


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  • #892
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    nirish77 wrote: »
    Hey everyone, we have just been upgraded to a horizon box and this deprovisioned my old cable modem and therefore also stopped me from using my own router. The UPC solution was to send me a new modem which of course turned out to be a TC7200 router and bridge mode isn't available. They are now going to send me a 3925 instead. Without having to read 60 pages could someone please tell me is there any way to enable bridge mode on the 7200 and if not can I do it with the 3925 out of the box when I receive or do I need to use the opera workaround. Thanks
    The 3925 should work out of the box. Mine still has the option but if you're one of the unlucky few not to see the option, then you should use the workaround in Opera 12.17, which is the last version before Opera moved to Google's Blink rendering engine, so things changed and it's more like Chrome nowadays.

    Regarding the 2700, see this thread as bridging was possible at one time, but it did require a workaround and I'm not sure if it still works:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88053481


  • #893
    Patrickof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭Patrickof


    Arrrgh! I've an EPC3925 in bridge mode, with an Asus Rt-N66u hanging off the back doing all the heavy work.

    However, 2 nights ago it stopped working. Link looks fine as I popped the 3925 back into router mode just to be sure, and yes, that works - so the cable WAN link is fine.

    In bridge mode, all traceroutes to 8.8.8.8 fail at the Asus router. The Asus has the WAN set for Auto (which I guess uses PPPoE), BUT I do notice that it picks its default gateway as 192.168.100.1, which is the 3925's LAN address for mgt access?

    Shouldn't that be an 89.x.x.x address, ie the A end of the UPC connection?

    I also notice that my 3925 is advertising a Horizon Wi-Free service, which I hadn't noticed before, I've now disabled that through myUPC. It says it may take 72 hours to take affect.

    Could there have been a firmware update that has screwed the bridge mode on the 3925?

    Rather than use Auto mode, does anyone have the specific config details for what the router should use for its uplink (when the 3925 is bridged) and I can try setting those manually?


  • #894
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    As a quick test,disconnect the asus and plug in a pc/laptop into the 3925 while it's in bridge mode. Set the laptop network port as DHCP and see if it picks up a public IP address. Check internet access to confirm.


  • #895
    Patrickof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭Patrickof


    degsie wrote: »
    As a quick test,disconnect the asus and plug in a pc/laptop into the 3925 while it's in bridge mode. Set the laptop network port as DHCP and see if it picks up a public IP address. Check internet access to confirm.

    Good idea, will try that tonight.


  • #896
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,198 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    So i upgraded today from 120/12 to 240/24

    My download speed is "only" 140Mb (upload is 24Mb)

    To rule out my bridged RT-N16 as the issue i am trying to unbridge the 3925. So when the tech calls out he will not blame my bridging setup

    I followed this guys guide to bridge last year:

    http://www.ronanskehill.com/bridging-cisco-epc3925-and-using-asus-rt-n16-instead-howto/

    I have set my pc to 192.168.100.50 (255.255.255.0 and left the default gateway blank)

    I go to http://192.168.100.1/Docsis_system.asp

    It wants username and password.

    I have left both blank, tried admin/admin and admin/password.

    No joy. I do not believe i created a username or password last year or even if that is possible.

    Any ideas guys?


  • #897
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    Only 140 - wifi or ethernet? What is on the other side - wifi card, gigabyte ethernet port?
    If You want get back to default just reset the modem from the back.


  • #898
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,198 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    loki7777 wrote: »
    Only 140 - wifi or ethernet? What is on the other side - wifi card, gigabyte ethernet port?

    Thanks loki

    Ethernet - Cat 5 all devices have gigabyte Ethernet

    3925 --- RT-N16 --- Samknows box / RIPE box


  • #899
    loki7777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭loki7777


    Anyway, try reset cisco and see how it will be - last few days after upgrade i had problem with speed and connection stability.


  • #900
    moonboy52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,198 ✭✭✭moonboy52


    loki7777 wrote: »
    Anyway, try reset cisco and see how it will be - last few days after upgrade i had problem with speed and connection stability.

    I reset it there at the back (pressed the button with a needle)

    Still 140Mb


    I would still like to be able to unbridge it. If anyone can help i will be eternally grateful :)


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  • #901
    DECEiFER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    A factory reset of the 3925 should put it back into router mode so if that's not the case, your reset might not have worked.


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