How do I set up Home Networking and Enable Bridge Mode?

Learn how to set up Home Networking and Enable Bridge Mode.


About setting up Home Networking and enabling Bridge Mode

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It is recommended that you use AT&T provided networking equipment when attempting to network multiple computers/devices. If you choose to connect a third party router to your home network, please understand that third party routers are not supported by AT&T. The following steps are provided to help you to configure your AT&T provided modem/gateway to work with a third party router. Configuration instructions for your third party router can be found by contacting your router's manufacturer.

To bridge a Motorola 2210, ensure that it is directly connected to your computer via Ethernet cable and that your third party router is completely disconnected while performing the steps below.
  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Type 192.168.1.254 in the address bar.
  3. Click the Go button or press the enter key on the keyboard.
  4. Click the Advanced button.

    Motorola connection Advanced button location

    There may be a prompt for a Modem Access Code. If so, do the following:

  5. Locate the yellow sticker on the bottom of the Motorola 2210 2.0 modem.

    Location of the yellow information sticker on the bottom of the Motorola modem

  6. Type the code in the Modem Access Code field.
  7. Click the Continue button.

    Modem Access Code entry field location

  8. Click on the PPP Location link.
  9. Choose PPP is on the computer, gateway or router radio button.
  10. Click the Save Changes button.

    PPP Location Save Changes button
Last updated: December 7, 2022