Does anyone know how to set up either a TP-Link TD-8817 modem or a D-Link DSL-520B to work with 8 static Sonic IP's. My 6 year old Speedstream 5100 provide by Sonic has become unstable. Sonic will not replace or help. Do I need to find a new ISP?
Is that 8 static to modem to hub/switch to clients?
Or is that 8 static to modem to *router* to clients?
If this one is yes then I suspect you just need to use bridging mode on the modem and the router keeps the same config as before.
Are you sure you even need 8 static IP?
So, Sonic does not want to help at all due to you needing help with the 8 static IP setup, or they want to help but only want to help you with a modem and/or router that they know how to support and want you to enter the router/wire insurance plan?
I have sympathy for avoiding the rental plan, as I did the same until I switched to FTTN. It was nice to be able to avoid that extra billing item. But at the same time I do understand the value of that plan.