DSL is not as easy to setup as Cable, the thing most dont understand about DSL is that it does requires a user name and pw to connect.
in a one computer setup ( without a router ) the user name and PW is set in the modem setup.
when you try to access the internet the modem will verify the connection and if one is not there the modem will connect to the ISP using the stored info.
when attacting a router this does not work. the modem needs to be set to a bridged ethernet connection and the router needs to be set to PPPoE with the user name and PW. this way the router is in control of the connection.
this is a simple process, you will need to connect one pc directly to the modem and enter the address 192.168.1.254 ( this address may depend on the model of modem ) this will get you to the modem setup page. the user name and pw are the same as the unser name and pw on the DSL account.
once the modem is set to bridged ethernet and saved and rebooted you then connect the router and enter its setup page 192.168.1.1 and set the router to make the connection.
and your done
hope this helps
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