How to force manual reconnect in OpenWRT PPPoE connection mode?

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I have a WRT54GL running OpenWRT 10.03.1 ("Backfire"). The router is set in the PPPoE mode, which is connected via Ethernet to the DSL modem.

In order to change my external IP, I need to reset either the modem or the router so the new connection is made with new IP.

Is there a way to use Luci (the web GUI) to do this?

Alastair Irvine

Posted 2014-04-13T05:28:04.777

Reputation: 278

Thanks to bbaja42 for asking this question for DD-WRT; I based my question on that one.

– Alastair Irvine – 2014-04-13T05:29:22.470

Answers

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This can be done through Luci by following these steps:

  1. Log into Luci
  2. Make sure you are in the Status page (the default)
  3. Click on the Processes tab
  4. Find /usr/sbin/pppd in the list and click the [Hang Up] button.

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Alastair Irvine

Posted 2014-04-13T05:28:04.777

Reputation: 278

Looks awesome! Thanks for the improvement! +1! – studiohack – 2014-04-16T22:21:58.727

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