Trying to create additional address on external nic so I can access my ADSL modem. The External NIC is using PPPoE to access the internet.
I create additional address, assign the ip 192.168.99.3, mask /24, and hit save. Then I enable the sub-interface.
However the nic always shows "down".
This is required so that myself, like probably many others, can access the diagnostics on the ADSL modem, which uses a private IP range when in bridge mode.
I am using a SpeedTouch 516v6 modem in bridge mode, so my ASG uses the PPPoE to connect. However if I want to re-sync my DSL line, or view my line stats for troubleshooting, I require access to the modem.
Right now since it does not work in webadmin, or give an error, I use ifconfig eth1:1 192.168.99.3 and ifconfig eth1:1 up.