Hi Shane, Again - thanks for such a quick response!    Anyway, I think I have misunderstood the purpose of bridging. I now understand the primary modem (TPLink) will no longer provide a wifi lan. Once conflicting VID2 settings are deleted it is solely a 'bridged' ethernet connection through to the additional (asus) router.   So what I was experiencing, where deleting existing conflicting connections and all dropping out from tplink connection is expected.   I believe I have the bridging setting correct so will be in contact if I still can't make it work.   Thanks for all the help and such prompt responses!   ... View more

Hi Shane, Thanks for the quick reply.   Yes, those are the steps I have taken.  When I get to allcoating the VLAN ID, selecting number 2 gives an error message (code 85629).   To avoid the conflicting ID I tried deleting the existing pppoe_otm... connection (mentioned elsewhere). This connection which also has VID of 2. This unfortunately deleted all internet access from my primary modem. So I have done a factory reset, got my internet back, and am back to the original conflicting VID/VLAN ID error.   Does the bridge have to be VLAN ID 2? If so, why is my external internet provider using the same ID to provide internet in through the DSL line?   Thanks     ... View more

Hi there, I have also had a conflict with use of VLAN ID 2. When I deleted this connection all internet dropped out.   Is there another solution?   Thanks     ... View more