We have been using these lately for our PHLO service. They come from the factory in router mode, which means that it will work, but not in bridge mode.
Here is how to reset the Motorola/Netopia 2241N into bridge mode:
- Connect a computer to the Ethernet interface. Your computer should then be assigned an IP address of 192.168.1.x, assuming that your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
- Open a web browser and go to this address: http://192.168.1.254
- You will need to enter a new password- choose one (such as “lminet”) and enter it twice, then click Submit. You will need to login with the new password you just setup. (Username = admin)
- Click the Home button to bypass the auto-configuration process.
- Click the link on the left side of the page for Expert Mode, then confirm that you are an expert.
- Click the Configure link on the left side.
- Click the Advanced link on the left side.
- Click DHCP server. Set Server Mode to Off. Confirm the change by clicking the yellow triangle.
- Click Save (NOT Save and Restart)
- Click the Advanced link on the left side.
- Click Ethernet Bridge.
- Select the box for “Enable System Bridge”, then Submit.
- Click the yellow triangle to accept the change.
- Click Save and Restart
- The device is now configured as a bridge, and no longer has an IP address of it’s own. Your computer (our router) will connect directly to the DSL network through the 2241N. You may need to restart your computer or router to get connected.
Note that once the unit is configured as a bridge, you will no longer be able to access the management interface. You will need to reset it to factory settings (using the pin hole) to access the web interface.