I used to access internet through a D-link DSL modem (ISP provided), and shared accessing with other 4 guys through an old hub. The modem has rudimental NAT and auto-connecting functions. (automatically allocate internal IP adress from 10.1.1.3 to 10.1.1.32, username and password are saved in the RAM) So the hub can be used while the NAT function is opened. I bought a WISE router to gain faster p2p using (bt & eMule) Everything was running well while the NAT function of modem was closed and used “obtain an IP automatically”(DHCP) , except losing connection several times every day.
Finally, I decided to replace it with a linksys BEFSR41v4 router. However, I couldn’t access internet through the new router after step by step operation followed the setup wizard. It still was unavailable after I set the router manually, DHCP, static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and static touting nothing works. I’ve tried what I can do, including reseting the router and modem, upgrading firmware. Even both router and modem work well solely. At last, I found I can access internet only if the NAT funcion of modem is opened. But it means I got 3 levels of IP adress: WAN IP, IP allocated by modem (10.1.1.x) and IP allocated by router (192.1.1.x), and I still cann’t use p2p well. It’s just like a hub now. All functions are limitied at modem level.
Pls give me some advices that what can I do in such situation. I don’t want replace another router anymore and don’t want a “hub” but a real router.
BTW, my ISP is OPTUS, I’m in Australia. I have visited website of linksys but got nothing.