Setup

The Basic Setup screen is where basic configuration settings are made. Most users will only need to name the Router (Host Name) and select the DHCP option. Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) will require that you enter the DNS information. These settings can be obtained from your ISP. After you have configured these settings, you should set a password and set up the Router's DHCP server function.

Enter the data based on your ISP information.

Host Name

Enter a name for the device. Some ISPs may require this information.

Domain Name

Enter a name for the domain. Some ISPs may require this information.

Firmware Version

This entry shows the version and date of the Router firmware.

Time Zone

Select your time zone for the Current Time display on the Status Tab.

LAN IP Address

This is the Router LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask as internal LAN users in your home or office see it. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.

WAN Connection Type

This is the Router WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask assignment, as external users see it on the Internet.

The following are WAN Connection Types to get a WAN IP Address:

If your ISP is running a DHCP server, check the Obtain an IP automatically option. Your ISP will provide you with an IP address. You may also need to fill in both the Host Name and Domain Name fields, if required by your ISP. Go to the MAC Address Clone tab if your ISP requires MAC address validation.

If you have a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, put a check in the Static IP option. You can get this information from you ISP.

You have to check with your ISP to make sure whether PPPoE should be enabled or not. If so, you should also fill in both the User Name and Password fields, as directed by your ISP. You can also check the Connect on Demand option for automatic PPPoE connection. After you select the Connect on Demand feature, the PPPoE connection will be disconnected if it has been idle for a period longer than the Max Idle Time setting. If you check the Keep Alive option, the Router will always try to keep the line connected.

SingTel Magix uses Alcatel Remote Access Service (RAS) as the main method to authenticate their ADSL servers. This method uses TCP port 5555. The configuration steps are shown below:

  1. Enter your Username and Password.
  2. Select your RAS Plan. For example, a 512k user should choose 512k Ethernet.
  3. Check the Connect on Demand or Keep Alive option.

Using PPTP, you must fill in the Default Gateway Address that is the PPTP server's IP that resides in the Modem's, WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask. You should also fill in both the User Name and Password fields, as directed by your ISP.

You need to fill in both the User Name and Password fields, as directed by your ISP that is running HeartBeat Signal (HBS).

Check all the values and click Apply to save the data. You can test and see if the settings are correct by connecting to the Internet. If you are using a Cable or DSL modem, reset your modem now.

Note: If your network is already running a DHCP server, you should disable the Router's DHCP server function in order to prevent possible conflicts.


For most users, the default values for the device should be satisfactory. The device can be used in most network settings without changing any of the values. Some users will need to enter additional information in order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL, cable modem) carrier.


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Alcatel, Alcatel RAS are trademarks of Alcatel Corporation.
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