What wireless routers will support SBC DSL Static IP?

Question

Ok, so I just upgraded my DSL to static IP business class in the hopes that I would be able to use my linux server downstairs as a web server without having to run a cable to it.

So here is what I know about SBC DSL. It isn't true static IP. Apparently, the block of 8 useable addresses assigned to you are provided via some strange configuration of PPPoE.

So if you want to connect any of your systems to the internet, you can use one of the 5 "useable" addresses with most routers. Why? Because the routers usually will not support a configuration where they manage the PPPoE connection and then allow you to static route the 5 IP addresses assigned to you to computers on your internal Lan.

So..does anyone know of a wireless router which will do the following all at the same time?
1. Establish a PPPoE connection on behalf of the network.
2. Allow static routing of up to 5 additional IP addresses to internal computers. While still working as a DHCP server for other systems?

Answer 1

LinkSys routers will handle this without a problem.



Terms: Your static IP address provided by your ISP is the IP address on the public side of the router. On your internal side of the router, you have a private IP address range. The router is setup to give your computers addresses of 192.168.1.X.



On the router, you can specify a DMZ host. This address, which should be a static address on your 192.168.1.X side of the router is allowed full access to and from the outside world.



I hope this helps. If you need more info, just ask

Answer 2

Use Linksys Wireless Router - Use G type. Search it on their website www.linksys.com

Answer 3

A G type router will do it fine. Brand can be any like Linksys, D Link etc.