[SOLVED] Thomson DCM475 Digital/Broadband Modem Linux Support .

[Wirezfree]

Hi Altman,

Not sure what the issue is.?, But I'm prety sure it's not Linux Lite.

The DCM475 looks to be a prety straightforward dsl modem with Ethernet presentation.
Unless it was supplied by your provider with some kind of "special" firmware then adding the DIR-862L Router should just work.
However, some providers limit the number of PC's/Devices.?

I'm assuming your PC/Laptop network is set-up for DHCP, and it gets an address automatically, it should just connect and work.
You said it works just plugged into  DCM475.

The only things I can think of is if the DCM475 is set up to be DHCP server, and the DIR-862L is also set up to be DHCP server.?
or maybe they are are on different IP Address Ranges.??
I think there maybe a conflict, Something to try..

First,
Plug your PC/Laptop into the DCM475 and then "Left Click" on the network icon down near the clock and click on "Information"
You should see a section "IPv4", what is the "IP Address".? something like 192.168.xxx.xxx

Now unplug the cable from the DCM475 and Plug into the DIR-862L, and do the above again,
What is the "IP Address".? something like 192.168.xxx.xxx

Let us know

Dave