In the config I am working with I have a UHP DSL Modem (Earthlink
supplied) connected to a 11b/g wireless router.

Repeatedly (and often) the modem enters this 'diagnostic' phase where
is blocks internet access and displays Earthlink's "Fix and/or Retry"
page.

- The modem is currently in DHCP/NAT/PPPoE Mode, I'd like to disable
this and have the Router do the PPPoE dialing.

- The modem is supplying DHCP to the Router. Seems it would be better
to hard code some static IPs in there between the Modem and the
Router, right?

- re: the Subject Line, I have another, extra, DSL modem at hand and I
am thinking to swap it out to divide and conquer the 'problem'. Any
problem(s) with swapping DSL modems like lego blocks?



TBerk