How do I access a modem that is connected to the WAN port of a Linksys Router?
There are a couple of methods to achieve access to a modem that is connected to the WAN port of a Linksys router. Recommended method: Use a 10 Mbps hub and a second NIC in a PC. Connect the LAN port of the modem, WAN port of the Linksys, and the second NIC to this hub. The IP of the second NIC should be static and set to an IP in the IP mask range of the modem. For security precautions, unbind File and Print Sharing and the Client for Microsoft Networks from the second NIC. ┌── Modem LAN port ├── 10 Mbps Hub ─── PC-A NIC#2 └── WAN port ─Router─ LAN ports ─ PC-A NIC#1, PC-B, PC-C, etc. Note: Instead of using a second NIC, a Spare PC with the sole purpose of accessing the modem could be used. In either case, PC-A NIC#2 or the Spare PC would have the ability to access the modem and capture packets between the modem and router at anytime. Alternate Method: If the WAN Connection type is DHCP, then access to the modem should be possible without changing the settings in the Linksys when the I
