On 11/23/2010 9:06 PM, Dan Smith wrote:
> In regards to the original post I put in to tclug is, I'm looking for 
> anyone that has experience with Smoothwall or a Linux firewall project 
> that works with Qwest DSL. The diagram will look like as follows:
>
> Internet (Qwest DSL) > Zytel Q100 DSL Modem > Smoothwall > SW Green 
> Interface (Gigabit ethernet card) > EnGenius ESR9855G (Wireless-N 
> Router & Gigabit Switch - In AP Mode Only).
>
> In theory, should it all work if I am able to take the DHCP Server 
> function away from the Q100 Modem?
>
> Any ideas would help greatly! I've used Smoothwall with Comcast HSI 
> before, and I'm familar with how that works. But, any insight that 
> could be provided on the DSL solution would be great.
>
> Thanks!,
>
> Dan
>
You should be able to run the dsl modem in passthru mode and have the 
Smoothwall box get the ip address from qwest. That would remove the dhcp 
and nat from the modem. I just got a M1000 dsl modem and ipcop to work 
that way.

Joseph