Bridged modem setup

[mrmez]

Currently running an Apple time capsule to a bridged VDSL modem via ethernet.
Waiting for a voip phone system that will use a PoE switch.

When running a modem bridged, can I have two ethernet cables in the modem?
One for the time cap and one for the switch?

I could run the PoE switch from the time capsule, but would just be more convenient to plug it into the modem.

Thanks.

 

[esco_sid]

Not sure how you setup things but generally you want all your devices to go to the switch not the modem...

 

[abailey]

No if your modem is bridged then you get only one IP address for one device (like your router), unless you specifically pay for two IP addresses from your ISP.

 

[mrmez]

Hmmmm. That could be an idea.
$65AUD/year for an extra IP address.

 

[esco_sid]

Hmmmm. That could be an idea.
$65AUD/year for an extra IP address.

what do you need an extra ip address for ??

 

[mrmez]

No if your modem is bridged then you get only one IP address for one device (like your router), unless you specifically pay for two IP addresses from your ISP.

According to this... if i want to run my modem bridged, but have two ethernet cables in, all need a 2nd IP address.

I'd normally run everything through the time capsule as I do now, but it would be much easier to have two cables in the modem as the PoE switch would have to run back from the time capsule, almost back to the modem.

 

[abailey]

If you want to do the two IP addresses from your ISP make sure you verify that your current modem can do it. Sometimes there has to be some equipment switched out. This will depend on your ISP.

 

[mrmez]

Thanks.

Figured as much. The modem they supplied couldn't even have it's firmware upgraded. They sent out a new one to try fix the speed issues.