Westell 517: Reset the modem
If you use a Westell 517 modem, any interuption in the PPP connection will result in a lock-up of the built in client. When this occurs, the PPPoE session remains, but the modem's software will not pass traffic to the WAN side, producing a "no route" issue. This is corrected by resetting the modem and re-configuring Webhsare then re-establishing the PPPoE session.
Reset the DSL modem by turning off the modem for 3 seconds. Power the modem back on then restart the computer. To start over and set the router to factory default, push the reset button with a pen or something small enough to go through the hole for 3 seconds or until the red diagnostic light comes on, then restart the computer.
Using a PC based PPPoE client such as WinPoet or RasPPPoE will also alleviate the problem Another workaround is to configure the modem as a regular bridge and use a PC-based PPPoE client or native PPPoE, since these applications can detecta nd handle the fault, and automatically re-establish connectivity.
- Insert the Westell Webshare CD
- Click through the initial install until prompted for the Function
Selection
- Select IP Reset Utlility for Webshare and click Next.
- Click Default Reset. This will set the Westell 517 back to default
values and should be accessible through a web browser at http://192.168.0.1,
provided the client is configured correctly.
- This also enables DHCP and disables Static NAT. Reconfigure the modem to
enable NAT and disable DCHP after performing a Default Reset.
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