turning DSL modem into bridge

hipstomp

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I have a DSL connection through a Westell 6100 modem connected to an Airport Express. I'd read that the modem may also be inadvertently running as a router, and that turning the modem to "bridge" mode and allowing the Airport Express to assign the IP addresses would improve the performance of bittorrent.

I had the Verizon tech support guy walk me through turning the modem to "bridge," but after that I could not get onto the internet at all--the Airport Express and the modem appeared not to be talking to each other--and had to switch it back.

After turning the Westell 6100 modem to "bridge" mode, what settings do I need to change in Airport Admin Utility? Any help greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
your westell takes care of your pppoe (your login username and password) in the unbridged mode. if you bridge it, you are making it a "dumb" modem, only responsible for the DSL signal, you need to configure the PPPOE on your airport express (or any third party router for that matter).
 
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