New ADSL Modem/Router setup on Vodafone ADSL

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Saplam

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#100434 11-Apr-2012 19:10

Hi All,

I'm considering changing my modem/router setup as I cannot use Apples airplay functionality from my iPad/iPhone to an Apple TV on my home network administered by the broadband complete (HG556a) modem.

I'm on the red network and am looking at the TP-Link TD-8840 modem, which I would run in Bridge mode and then have an Airport Extreme Base Station connect using PPPOE and administer the network/DHCP/Firewall etc.

Will this configuration work? Another modem I'm considering is the Draytek vigor 120 - any thoughts?

Thanks,

David

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#607986 11-Apr-2012 19:14

Would be nice to point out you asked the same question on another forum

http://forum.vodafone.co.nz/topic/10034-new-modemrouter-setup-will-this-work/page__p__74870&#entry74870

John

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#607987 11-Apr-2012 19:15

Hi, yes that will work, but be sure to use the TD-8840 not the TD-8840T as it does not support half bridge (which is what you are trying). Also if you use the TD-8840 the half bridge mode requires the upstream router (Airport Extreame in your case) uses DHCP to make the WAN connection not PPPoE.

The Vigor is also a good option with its rather natty PPPoAPPPoE, in this case yes the AirPort Extreame needs to setup a PPPoE WAN session.

Cyril

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#607996 11-Apr-2012 19:40

Hi John, thanks for your reply - yes I did ask on another forum - sorry, I didn't know I was meant to point this out - I'll know for next time.

Cyril: Thanks for your reply! now I just need to convince the mrs that I need to spend some more money on electronics gubins!

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#607999 11-Apr-2012 19:43

You don't have to point this out it's just nice to