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AT&T Pace 5268AC: own router and bridge mode

Can I use my own router with the AT&T Pace 5268AC?

Partial

Use DMZplus (AT&T's name for passthrough on 2Wire/Pace gateways)

  • Bridge modeNot in the ISP pages we read
  • IP PassthroughYes, documented by the ISP
  • Own routerYes, documented by the ISP

Checked October 26, 2026Confidence: high2 sources

On 2Wire/Pace gateways AT&T calls the passthrough mode DMZplus: you pick the connected device and select 'Allow all Applications (DMZplus mode)'. AT&T's Pace 5268 article covers a software-version-dependent LAN IP step.

Model numbers: 5268AC, Pace 5268 · Type: Gateway (modem + router)

How to set it up

  1. Connect a computer directly to the gateway by Ethernet; set the device you want in DMZplus to obtain its address by DHCP.
  2. Open http://192.168.1.254, go to Settings, then Firewall, then Applications, Pinholes and DMZ.
  3. Under Select a Computer, choose the device name or IP address.
  4. Select Allow all Applications (DMZplus mode), then Save.

Know before you switch

  • Only one device can be placed in passthrough mode (AT&T).
  • The device in DMZplus loses the gateway's firewall protection (AT&T).
  • AT&T's Pace 5268 article has an extra LAN IP Address Allocation step for software version 11.1.0.xxxx or later; check your version.

How sure are we?

Confidence is high. AT&T's article is titled Pace 5268; the 5268AC variant is assumed to be the same family.

This page reports what the ISP documented on the date above. ISPs change firmware and policy; if your gateway screen differs, trust your ISP's current page.

Quick answers

Can I use my own router with the AT&T Pace 5268AC?

Partial. use DMZplus (AT&T's name for passthrough on 2Wire/Pace gateways)

Does the AT&T Pace 5268AC have bridge mode?

Not in the ISP pages we read.

Does the AT&T Pace 5268AC support IP Passthrough?

Yes, documented by the ISP.

How sure is this answer?

Confidence: high. AT&T's article is titled Pace 5268; the 5268AC variant is assumed to be the same family. Checked October 26, 2026 against 2 ISP sources.

Sources and retrieval dates

  1. AT&T Business: Configuring IP Passthrough and DMZplusatt.com · read October 26, 2026
  2. AT&T: Get help with DMZ+ zone devices (BGW210, BGW320, Pace 5268)att.com · read October 26, 2026

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