The PLDT guy changed our modem this morning. By default, the modem was on Bridged mode, meaning, the internet can only be used through a single computer. And in this household, that wouldn’t do. I knew that the set-up would simply go like this: change the ZyXel P600 modem to act in Routing mode and be the DHCP server and change the Linksys WRT54GL to act as the switch.

I was already frustrated to my many unsuccessful tries on resetting the ZyXel modem. I was already sold to the idea that PLDT has already rigged our modem to be un-resettable. I just couldn’t see that dropdown menu on the lefthand page!

I was already fuming when the modem’s login screen went up again, prompting for just the password. I don’t know why I did it but instead of entering the default password (1234), I entered the username(admin). And lo and behold! A new screen now prompted me to enter a new password. Finally! The reset that I was waiting for! After that, setting up both the modem and router to work in harmony was a breeze.

With that event to fill up my night, I think I can only afford to finish these pending downloads. Still no Android development for me tonight though.