enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

how do i enable dhcp on a ambit cable modem\router
under gateway, dhcp is listed a disabled with no option to enable it.
i have been through all settings and cannot find it
thanks for the help!

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

which model of ambit?
and is the internet working?

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

its an Ambit U10C020 Cable Modem Router
yes the internet is working

i am getting slower speeds when connected to a linksys rv082
than i am connected directy to a pc
between 512k and 1.5m on a 10mb connection


when connected directly(without the router rv082) i am getting real close to 10mb

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

And you were issued this by Virgin ?

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Is that a NTL\ VM supplied modem?

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Not that i am aware of . :rolleyes:

In all my time with cable be it NTL or Virgin i have never seen that modem issued to a customer.

Now unless the OP can prove that modem was issued to him by the cable company i would say its a illegal modem and should NOT be connected to the network. ?.

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Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

no it is not an illegal modem is was issued by time warner/road runner

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Ah, Oh are you based in the USA? This is a UK based forum where our cable modems are supplied directly by the cable company, Virgin Media.

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Even so, if the activity isn't illegal, someone in the know ought to feel free to post the answer if they like. :angel:

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

yes i am in the us,... i was unaware that this is a uk board
i was maybe hoping to get some help it seems like a good message board

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

I'm sure someone will know the answer :) We just get a bit jumpy when queries come up about bits of kit we haven't seen much of.

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We aim to please :)

We're pretty hot on disallowing discussion about theft of service though. In the UK, all equipment for use on cable is leased to the end user by the cableco, and we have enough members who work in the industry to know which kit people should be using and what they should be allowed to do with it for us to be able to spot dodgy discussion pretty quickly.

However we welcome members from all over the world. If someone with cable modem expertise knows the answer to your question I'm sure they'll post it.

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

According to the manual you have to telnet in and use the
dhcp enable
command.
http://www.ambitbroadband.com/downlo...0userguide.pdf
Actually there is info on the web access from page 31 onwards and DHCP on page 41

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

it was issued to us by the local cable companny (time warner/roar runner)

but the tech that installed/configured it was, well, less than capable

it seems like a pretty common cable modem. it sholdnt be this hard to enable
dhcp on this modem/router

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Try reading the PDF above from page 31 onwards, should be able to sort it that way if you can follow the instructions given in the manual.

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Indeed as Paul has said read the section on Gateway. It gives you the details of how many ip's, there lease time and other information including static ip addressing. I take this to be the section on DHCP

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Maybe this thread should be moved out of the Virgin Media section to avoid confusion... :)

Re: enable dhcp on ambit cable modem\router
 

Good idea ;)