DSL Networking & Router Setup

[SteveAH10]

I am trying to hook up Ameritech's DSL connection from their Efficients 5360 ASDL modem, to a link sys BEFW11 Router. This s a Wi Fi Router.

I removed the Enternet 300 connection software from the PC, then Hooked a straight through cat-5 cable from the WAN port on the modem to the WAN connection on the router. I tried all four ports for the PC on the router and used a straight through cable from the PC to the ethernet port on the router. The PC was able to access the internet before I started this process so I know the NIC works.

I set up the router with PPOE, and entered the appropriate user ID, and password for the DSL connection and I have tried both 30 and 180 sec for the keep alive setting. I have the PC's on the LAN set up using DHCP and when I run Winipcfg on the PC I am getting a IP adddress in the range I should be getting it.

The problem is when I ask the router to connect and get a IP from Ameritech I cannot connect, no IP address is being given. I have even tried MAC cloning of the PC in the Routers setup but to no avail.

I believe the physical connection is OK, and the nic is configuration is OK, but I think there is something wrong with the router or something missing in its setup.

Linksys tried helping but still no dice

Any ideas anyone?

Steve

[glc]

Try updating the router's firmware. Are you using the full "username@ameritech.net" login? Have you tried a different Cat-5 cable between the modem and router?

[SteveAH10]

glc
Thanks, the change in cable did the trick also I found a site indicating a different MTU setting. Its up and Running, Horray!
Steve