| Provider Type | Bridge Mode Location | Notes | |---------------|----------------------|-------| | | WAN Settings → Bridge Mode | Requires VLAN tagging (e.g., VLAN 201 for data) on your router. | | County Cable (Arris, Technicolor) | Gateway → Bridge Mode | Often called “True Bridge” or “RFC 1483 Bridge”. | | Fixed Wireless (Cambium, Mimosa) | Network → Operating Mode → Bridge | Some county WISPs use NAT by default; bridge mode requires a support call. | | Legacy DSL (Zyxel, Actiontec) | Advanced → WAN → Bridge Mode | PPPoE credentials may need to be entered into your personal router. |
Unlike commercial ISPs where you might have a web interface to log in and toggle Bridge Mode yourself, County Broadband networks are often managed centrally. This is done for security and to simplify troubleshooting for the support staff. Consequently, you likely cannot toggle Bridge Mode yourself. You will need to call the County Broadband support line and request that they "provision the device in Bridge Mode" or "enable transparent bridging." county broadband bridge mode