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=== | [[File:TG585v7 45 LR.jpg|right|thumb|300px|SpeedTouch 585v7 modem]] | ||
# Plug in | This is the procedure NCF uses to configure Thomson/SpeedTouch 516 and 585 modems out of the box or after a factory reset. The process for older model SpeedTouch modems is similar. To learn more about configuring your particular modem, consult the [[Modem manuals (DSL)|manual]] for your modem. | ||
# Open web browser and type http:// | |||
=== Beginning a Configuration === | |||
Connect the modem to power and reset it to the original factory configuration by holding the reset button for 15 seconds.. | |||
After a factory reset, | |||
* ADSL VPI / VCI will be different from the required 0.35 | |||
* Configuration server username is "Administrator" | |||
* Configuration server password is | |||
* Gateway and configuration server are 192.168.1.254 | |||
* The firewall is disabled | |||
* The modem will connect to ADSL | |||
* The modem is not configured to authenticate for an NCF Internet connection | |||
=== Configure as router === | |||
# Plug in (including power and ethernet) and then turn on modem | |||
# Open a web browser and type <nowiki>http://dsldevice.lan</nowiki> in to the address bar. Press Enter. (For details, see [[DSL modem web interface]].) | |||
# Click Speedtouch from the menu on the left | # Click Speedtouch from the menu on the left | ||
# Click '''Setup''' in the pick a task section at the bottom of the page. This will cause a popup to come up on your screen saying '''welcome to | # Click '''Setup''' in the pick a task section at the bottom of the page. This will cause a popup to come up on your screen saying '''welcome to ... easy setup''' | ||
# Click '''Next''' | # Click '''Next''' | ||
# Select '''Router''' from the menu in the '''Service Selection''' window | # Select '''Router''' from the menu in the '''Service Selection''' window | ||
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# Click '''Next''' | # Click '''Next''' | ||
# In the '''Internet Account Settings''' window, enter the DSL username as issued by NCF (e.g. aa000@ncf.ca) | # In the '''Internet Account Settings''' window, enter the DSL username as issued by NCF (e.g. aa000@ncf.ca) | ||
# Enter the DSL password twice. This password will start with the letters '''ncf''' and is not the | # Enter the [[DSL password]] twice. This password will start with the letters '''ncf''' and is not the regular NCF password for your account | ||
# In the '''Access Controls''' window leave the username as '''Administrator''' and enter the DSL Password in the password fields | # In the '''Access Controls''' window leave the username as '''Administrator''' and enter the DSL Password in the two password fields | ||
# Click '''Next''' | # Click '''Next''' | ||
# You will now see a '''Confirmation Page'''. Click '''Start''' | # You will now see a '''Confirmation Page'''. Click '''Start''' | ||
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# Re-enter the DSL modem ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL ''password'' to confirm | # Re-enter the DSL modem ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL ''password'' to confirm | ||
# Click '''Finish''' | # Click '''Finish''' | ||
{{:Quick Facts (DSL modem)}} | |||
=== | === Enable wireless functions (if supported) === | ||
# Open web browser and type http:// | # Open web browser and type <nowiki>http://dsldevice.lan</nowiki> in to the address bar. Press Enter. | ||
# Enter the ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL password | # Enter the ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL password | ||
# Click on '''Home Network''' in the left column | # Click on '''Home Network''' in the left column | ||
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# '''Wireless Access Point''' menu will appear. At the top right, click '''Configure''' | # '''Wireless Access Point''' menu will appear. At the top right, click '''Configure''' | ||
# In the '''Configuration''' section, remove the checkmark beside '''Interface Enabled''' to disable wireless, or add the checkmark to enable it | # In the '''Configuration''' section, remove the checkmark beside '''Interface Enabled''' to disable wireless, or add the checkmark to enable it | ||
# Click '''Apply''' | # If enabled, NCF recommends WPA-PSK with version WPA2. | ||
# Click '''Apply'''. Consult the modem manual for information about how to configure computers to communicate wirelessly to the modem. | |||
The WPA-PSK wireless key code is printed on the label on the bottom of the modem (also on a sticker on the Set-up CD included with the modem). | |||
'''NOTE:''' Since in the past the default Thompson wireless keys have been easy to hack it is recommended that you change the wireless key. | |||
=== | === Enable the modem firewall === | ||
# Open web browser and type http:// | # Open web browser and type <nowiki>http://dsldevice.lan</nowiki> in to the address bar. Press Enter. | ||
# Enter the ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL password | # Enter the ''username'' '''Administrator''' and the DSL password | ||
# Click on '''Toolbox''' in the left column | # Click on '''Toolbox''' in the left column | ||
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# Click '''Apply'''. This will redisplay your settings so that you can confirm. | # Click '''Apply'''. This will redisplay your settings so that you can confirm. | ||
=== Set the time server to National Research Council (NRC) === | |||
=== | |||
# Click on '''Speedtouch''' on the left column | # Click on '''Speedtouch''' on the left column | ||
# Click on '''Configuration''' | # Click on '''Configuration''' | ||
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# In the box called '''Time Server 1''' enter '''time.nrc.ca''' | # In the box called '''Time Server 1''' enter '''time.nrc.ca''' | ||
# Click '''Apply''' | # Click '''Apply''' | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems | |||
*[[SpeedTouch 516 and 585 on ADSL2+]] | |||
[[Category: DSL]] |
Revision as of 15:23, 8 May 2017
This is the procedure NCF uses to configure Thomson/SpeedTouch 516 and 585 modems out of the box or after a factory reset. The process for older model SpeedTouch modems is similar. To learn more about configuring your particular modem, consult the manual for your modem.
Beginning a Configuration
Connect the modem to power and reset it to the original factory configuration by holding the reset button for 15 seconds..
After a factory reset,
- ADSL VPI / VCI will be different from the required 0.35
- Configuration server username is "Administrator"
- Configuration server password is
- Gateway and configuration server are 192.168.1.254
- The firewall is disabled
- The modem will connect to ADSL
- The modem is not configured to authenticate for an NCF Internet connection
Configure as router
- Plug in (including power and ethernet) and then turn on modem
- Open a web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter. (For details, see DSL modem web interface.)
- Click Speedtouch from the menu on the left
- Click Setup in the pick a task section at the bottom of the page. This will cause a popup to come up on your screen saying welcome to ... easy setup
- Click Next
- Select Router from the menu in the Service Selection window
- Click Next
- Use the drop down menu to select 0.35 in the VPI/VCI section of the Routed Internet Connections
- Confirm that PPPoE is selected
- Click Next
- In the Internet Account Settings window, enter the DSL username as issued by NCF (e.g. aa000@ncf.ca)
- Enter the DSL password twice. This password will start with the letters ncf and is not the regular NCF password for your account
- In the Access Controls window leave the username as Administrator and enter the DSL Password in the two password fields
- Click Next
- You will now see a Confirmation Page. Click Start
- You will now have to wait as the SpeedTouch configures itself. You will see a window asking you to do so.
- Re-enter the DSL modem username Administrator and the DSL password to confirm
- Click Finish
DSL Quick Configuration Info | |
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VPI / VCI (ADSL) | 0.35 |
VLAN (VDSL) | 35 |
Protocol | PPPoE |
DSL username | (eg. aa999@ncf.ca) |
DSL Password | Starts with 'ncf' (not the same
as your NCF Start Page login) |
Enable wireless functions (if supported)
- Open web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter.
- Enter the username Administrator and the DSL password
- Click on Home Network in the left column
- Click on Wlan: Speedtouch...
- Wireless Access Point menu will appear. At the top right, click Configure
- In the Configuration section, remove the checkmark beside Interface Enabled to disable wireless, or add the checkmark to enable it
- If enabled, NCF recommends WPA-PSK with version WPA2.
- Click Apply. Consult the modem manual for information about how to configure computers to communicate wirelessly to the modem.
The WPA-PSK wireless key code is printed on the label on the bottom of the modem (also on a sticker on the Set-up CD included with the modem).
NOTE: Since in the past the default Thompson wireless keys have been easy to hack it is recommended that you change the wireless key.
Enable the modem firewall
- Open web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter.
- Enter the username Administrator and the DSL password
- Click on Toolbox in the left column
- Click on Firewall
- Click on Configure in the top right
- Menu called security settings will appear. Click the button called Standard
- Click Apply. This will redisplay your settings so that you can confirm.
Set the time server to National Research Council (NRC)
- Click on Speedtouch on the left column
- Click on Configuration
- Click on Configure in the top right
- In the section called Time Configuration check the auto-configuration checkbox
- Change the time zone to -5 Eastern Time
- Check Summertime if it is currently Daylights Savings Time
- In the box called Time Server 1 enter time.nrc.ca
- Click Apply
See also
- Modem Configuration (DSL) - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
- SpeedTouch 516 and 585 on ADSL2+