Ok ill give them a ring..wouldnt surprise me if this were the case!
here are the read outs i have from linksys setup pages when connected to stb;
Firmware Version:
v2.02.7, Feb. 27, 2004
Current Time:
Tue, 17 May 200519:35:45
MAC Address:
00:06:25:FF
D:77
Router Name:
WRT54G
Host Name:
Domain Name:
Internet
Configuration Type
Login Type:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
IP Address:
81.110.****
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:
81.110.****
DNS 1:
194.168.4.100
DNS 2:
194.168.8.100
DNS 3:
Here is what i get for the same thimg (router) when connected to modem;
Router
Firmware Version:
v2.02.7, Feb. 27, 2004
Current Time:
Not Available
MAC Address:
00:06:25:FFD:77
Router Name:
WRT54G
Host Name:
Domain Name:
Internet
Configuration Type
Login Type:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
IP Address:
0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:
0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:
0.0.0.0
DNS 1:
DNS 2:
DNS 3:
BUT when i run ip config connected to modem i get same readings...not sure if this emans anything as i m way out of my depth now!!