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This is the procedure NCF uses to configure the current version of SpeedTouch modems after a factory reset. Older versions are similar. To learn more about your modem, consult the [[manual]].
[[File:TG585v7 45 LR.jpg|right|thumb|300px|SpeedTouch 585v7 modem]]
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.


=== Configure as Router ===
=== Beginning a Configuration ===


{{:Quick Facts (DSL modem)}}
Connect the modem to power and reset it to the original factory configuration by holding the reset button for 15 seconds..
# Plug in modem (including power and ethernet) then turn on modem
 
# Open a web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar.  Press Enter
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 speedtouch easy setup'''
# 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 normal password for your account
# 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
# In the '''Access Controls''' window leave the username as '''Administrator''' and enter the DSL Password in the two password fields
# Click '''Next'''
# Click '''Next'''
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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)}}
=== To enable wireless functions ===
=== Enable wireless functions (if supported) ===
# Open web browser and type http://speedtouch.lan in to the address bar.  Hit enter
# 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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# Click '''Apply'''.  Consult the modem manual for information about how to configure computers to communicate wirelessly to the modem.
# Click '''Apply'''.  Consult the modem manual for information about how to configure computers to communicate wirelessly to the modem.


=== To enable the SpeedTouch firewall ===
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).
# Open web browser and type http://speedtouch.lan in to the address bar.  Hit enter.
 
'''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 <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'''
# Click '''Apply'''


=== Disable 'web intercept' ===
==See also==
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*[[Modem Configuration (DSL)]] - for a complete list of instructions for all NCF modems
*[[SpeedTouch 516 and 585 on ADSL2+]]


=== Enable remote stats ===
[[Category: DSL]]
(info here to be added)

Revision as of 15:23, 8 May 2017

SpeedTouch 585v7 modem

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

  1. Plug in (including power and ethernet) and then turn on modem
  2. Open a web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter. (For details, see DSL modem web interface.)
  3. Click Speedtouch from the menu on the left
  4. 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
  5. Click Next
  6. Select Router from the menu in the Service Selection window
  7. Click Next
  8. Use the drop down menu to select 0.35 in the VPI/VCI section of the Routed Internet Connections
  9. Confirm that PPPoE is selected
  10. Click Next
  11. In the Internet Account Settings window, enter the DSL username as issued by NCF (e.g. aa000@ncf.ca)
  12. Enter the DSL password twice. This password will start with the letters ncf and is not the regular NCF password for your account
  13. In the Access Controls window leave the username as Administrator and enter the DSL Password in the two password fields
  14. Click Next
  15. You will now see a Confirmation Page. Click Start
  16. You will now have to wait as the SpeedTouch configures itself. You will see a window asking you to do so.
  17. Re-enter the DSL modem username Administrator and the DSL password to confirm
  18. Click Finish
DSL Quick Configuration Info
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)

  1. Open web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter.
  2. Enter the username Administrator and the DSL password
  3. Click on Home Network in the left column
  4. Click on Wlan: Speedtouch...
  5. Wireless Access Point menu will appear. At the top right, click Configure
  6. In the Configuration section, remove the checkmark beside Interface Enabled to disable wireless, or add the checkmark to enable it
  7. If enabled, NCF recommends WPA-PSK with version WPA2.
  8. 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

  1. Open web browser and type http://dsldevice.lan in to the address bar. Press Enter.
  2. Enter the username Administrator and the DSL password
  3. Click on Toolbox in the left column
  4. Click on Firewall
  5. Click on Configure in the top right
  6. Menu called security settings will appear. Click the button called Standard
  7. Click Apply. This will redisplay your settings so that you can confirm.

Set the time server to National Research Council (NRC)

  1. Click on Speedtouch on the left column
  2. Click on Configuration
  3. Click on Configure in the top right
  4. In the section called Time Configuration check the auto-configuration checkbox
  5. Change the time zone to -5 Eastern Time
  6. Check Summertime if it is currently Daylights Savings Time
  7. In the box called Time Server 1 enter time.nrc.ca
  8. Click Apply

See also