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PPPoE changes?
05-12-2009 8:51 AM
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However, on Thursday, the Cisco refused to get an IP address on the outside interface. I tried everything with it, including wiping the config and starting afresh. No avail.
If I switch the DG834N back to router/modem mode then the internet works fine. Only problem is, that port forwarding on the DG834N is RUBBISH - it stops working after a period of time and is a well known fault.
So, suspecting that the Cisco may be faulty, I went and bought a Netgear FVS318 firewall and tried that. Again, no PPPoE working...
Has something changed on Thursday that would stop this arrangement from working?
I have a little Watchguard Firebox knocking around somewhere, so will try that later, but I really could do with some help to figure out what has changed.
Re: PPPoE changes?
10-12-2009 9:01 PM
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I rang support and was told - "you are using an unsupported configuration, sorry can't help you" - apparently Plusnet only support 1 type of router.
Methinks I need to get work (they supply and pay for the phone line and the ADSL) to look at moving the ADSL line to someone who can support what I need...
Re: PPPoE changes?
10-12-2009 10:17 PM
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Our support teams will support your adsl connection but your network config is outside of our standard remit. Have you tried another modem or router on it's own? What product are you on, residential or business? The reason I ask is that for that config its more like something our business team could help with but unlikely that many of our consumer support teams would deal with.
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 8:49 AM
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Event Time Message IP Assigned Service Session Started Session Ended Session Duration
8:40 11/Dec/2009 unknown (Interim update) 212.159.XX.XX Not set 16:39 06/Dec/2009 N/A 4 Days, 16:1:32 (on going)
So it would seem you've been connected on this account for over 4 days with the correct static IP assigned.
I have also noticed that you have a fault report raised which has identified a current line rate of 1250 as opposed to a MSR of 11360. That ticket is back with you requesting further information. Carry out the checks requested in that ticket and if the problem persists we'll get it in to our suppliers for further tests. I wonder if there's a bit of dodgy kit in the mix here which is the root of the overall issues?
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 9:17 AM
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Let me try to clarify...
The original setup :-
Netgear DG834N running DGTeam firmware and in Modem only (bridged) mode connected to a Cisco ASA 5505, using CHAP authentication (PPPoE) to pass through the credentials.
This suddenly stopped working on Thursday 3rd December whilst I was at work - the wife rang to say the internet had gone off!
I suspected the Cisco, so I changed it for a brand new Netgear FVS318 - same problem (never gets assigned an IP address on the outside interface)
I have a Watchguard SOHO 6, which always worked, so I tried that too - same problem.
Suspecting the Netgear, I got another Netgear from under the stairs, and tried that - same issue!
At the moment it is working because I am running the Netgear in Modem/Router mode and that works fine.
The ticket I opened was because of speed issues - it was unrelated to this issue. The speed issues seem to be resolved at the moment, so that call can be closed off.
I'll try to play around some more tonight or over the weekend, but something has altered - it is as though the PPPoE authentication no longer works, when it did up until 3rd December!
So to summarise, I have 3 x firewalls and 2 x modems which I have tried in varying combinations!
I asked the guy on the phone if he could see any failed authentications but he didn't seem to want to go down that route to be honest!
Cheers again!
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 9:29 AM
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11-12-2009 9:44 AM
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However, that being said I don't see any reason why your setup would stop working - I wonder if it's worthwhile digging through the BT maintenance records to see if your exchange went through maintenance during that time?
B.
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 10:15 AM
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It's just odd that when in modem/router mode the PPPoA auth works fine - switch to modem only and use PPPoE from the Cisco/NetgearFVS318/Watchguard and the credentials don't seem to get passed through.
And yes, I have checked and rechecked the username and password!!
Will see how I get on tonight - I really want to get either the Cisco or the Netgear Prosafe working cos they are much better firewalls than the DG834N and the ilk...
Thanks for the replies!
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 10:20 AM
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jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 10:28 AM
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Quote from: jelv Have you tried modem/router mode using PPPoE?
I haven't to be honest.... I always understood that when in modem/router mode then PPPoA should be used, and when using a modem and separate firewall then PPPoE, so I never gave that a thought...
I could try it - should it work?
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 10:44 AM
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BTW: I presume you already have everything configured with an MTU of 1492 or less which is the PPPoE maximum
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Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 11:10 AM
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Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 11:30 AM
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Quote from: jelv
BTW: I presume you already have everything configured with an MTU of 1492 or less which is the PPPoE maximum
I'm not on 21CN yet, although I'm queued to be moved over I believe...
From memory I think that my MTU is 1500 - but it's always been that.. I can have a go at changing that though and see how I get on!
Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 11:54 AM
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Quote from: psykix I'm not on 21CN yet, although I'm queued to be moved over I believe...
Are you sure that hasn't happened yet? That could be what broke it!
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Re: PPPoE changes?
11-12-2009 12:19 PM
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