Yes the modem defaults to DHCP. The above post is likely correct. In Bridge Mode, the Zyxel Router, delegates the main functions PPPoE, Routing and NAT to the connected Router/Firewall. How do the bad guys know whatever I am doing on this computer. Bridge mode may be required if you wish to use a different router on your connection, with the ZyXEL acting as a modem. Another fun quirk of the C1100Z is that once you've put it into bridge mode, it's not entirely straightforward to change it back. In Bridge mode, you must either have another device (a Router/Firewall or your PC) to use that can be configured for PPPoE authentication. Replacing CenturyLink router function with external router, [CenturyTel] PK5001Z Set up in "Transparent Bridge" Mode, [Install] Comcast over ubiquiti nanostation, Help Bridging PK5001A to E3000 w/ DD-WRT firmware, Setting the ZyXEL C1100Z into bridge mode, T-Mobile Brings Home Internet Service To 130+ Locations; RIP Slingbox: Devices Will Stop Working By 2021; + more news, AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile Exceed Expectations Amid Pandemic; Shentel/T-Mobile Deal A Go, Final In 2Q21; + more news, Reps Ask FCC To Stop Controversial Items During Transition; Trudeau: High-Speed Internet For All By 2026; + more news, Ajit Pai Likely Out, Controversial Decisions Will Be Reversed; Verizon Expands, Extends MVNO Deals With Comcast, Charter, Goodbye Canadian Internet... we hardly knew you, Scientists 3D print microscopic Star Trek spaceship that moves on its, It's Time to Hang Up on Phone Transports for Authentication, Question regarding ISP dedicated static IPs and routers. From the bridge menu click on the Add button to insert a bridge rule. I can not spoof the mac address either as I am running an HA cluster pair of firewalls. Fairly frustrating considering other vendors seems to be a snap versus this. The Zyxel C2100Z modem/WiFi router has the following features and capabilities: IPv6; 2.4 GHz b/g/n; 5 GHz n/ac; Vectoring; CBRAS; 802.11n and 802.11ac; Top Modem Troubleshooting Tips Did you know? I must be missing something here, as my interface on my network equipment can't pull the DHCP, even after waiting for several hours. The Zyxel C1100Z Wireless Modem fast but not durable. Aim of this article: This article provides a step-by-step guide to configuring bridge mode on the the ZyXEL VMG1312 and VMG8924 routers. No routing and firewall tasks are done by the device, the same as WLAN and DHCP functions are disabled. The Bridge mode is used if you require the device to connect via xDSL to your provider and deliver a plain Ethernet connection on the port 1. Connect your PC to one of the 4 LAN ports on the PK-5001z via an Ethernet cable. I just haven't seen dhcp with centurylink in my area. Download the Zyxel C2100Z info sheet. Still not running right? You do not need a PPoE user name and password because your modem/router receives its IP address using DHCP. ZyXEL VMG1312 / VMG8924 - Bridge Mode ZyXEL VMG1312 / VMG8924 - Bridge Mode . The Public IP-Address (93.251.44.193) is forwar d ed to the Router/Firewall. Enable the bridge interface and enter the necessary info: "Interface Type" needs to be set to External "Interface Name" should be set in the following format: br (ex: br0, br1, br2, etc.)