I really do need the bridge mode, at least in
Windows i do. In Windows, it's much more easier to schedule the reboot. The telnet method was pathetic. Moreover, at anytime of the day, if i have to reboot, i just have to disconnect the connection. That's all.
1) This method requires a hard
router reboot. In layman's terms, this means that you will see the green lights on your router turn off, and then light up again after some time, once the router is done rebooting. Connecting and disconnecting in bridged mode does not need a hard reboot. Who knows, this may even prolong the life of your router in the long run
2) When the above script runs, you will be disconnected from the net, but will be connected right away automatically once the router finishes rebooting. There is no way to tell the router to just "stop" but don't reconnect again, using this script. With bridged mode, I can stop and start my connection independently whenever I want.
3) With the default PPPoE mode, you are always connected to the internet, as long as your router is turned on. In bridged mode, I can disconnect, even though my router is still on, and reconnect again whenever I want.
4) Overall, the bridged method is a much cleaner, faster (no waiting for router to reboot etc.), and elegant solution.[/b]
Maximum speed over torrents which u might/might not get over the other mode.
No hassles of portforwarding for any application. for eg some voip applications like
microsoft portrait dont traverse NAT very well.
U have the added advantage of greater control over your internet connection..u can connect and disconnect with a click from the tray...no reboots needed. U know exactly when ur connection is on and when its not..with the router its always on..if u have microsoft updates or antivirus/firewall updates enabled..they might get updated even without ur knowing it..consuming precious day-time MB's[/b]
