20 Most Recent Alcatel Speed Touch Home Modem Questions & Answers

You might need to check the voltage of the power charger you are using with the modem. Compare it to the power output of original one.

If both supply the same power output, try to plug the power adapter in another electric outlet.

How do I configure my NIC with a static IP for use with a SpeedTouch Home?If you are using an Alcatel SpeedTouch Home (without a router), a PPPoE client such as NTS, WinPoet, or RASPPPoE, and are experiencing stalls and freezes while surfing or connected, it may be that your NIC is not configured correctly. You must set a Static IP on your NIC. If you have it incorrectly set for "Obtain IP automatically" it will be looking for a DHCP server that does not exist. During the time the NIC is searching for the DHCP server you will experience stalls and freezes. An incorrect NIC settings will also cause the PC to take a longer time to boot up. This FAQ has two sections:Section 1 - NIC Properties for Windows95/98/MESection 2 - NIC Properties for Windows2000/XPSection 1 - NIC Properties for Windows95/98/MEStep 1Click on Start ->Settings ->Control Panel ->NetworkStep 2Once at the Network Window scroll down and look for the first entry in the box marked Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) that is associated with your hardware ethernet card (ignore dialup, AOL, and VPN type bindings). Select the correct Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and click PROPERTIES. Actual screen shots may varyStep 3Select the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Use the following IP address and enter 10.0.0.1 and 255.255.255.0 into IP address and subnet mask fields respectively. Do not click on OK yet.Actual screen shots may varyStep 4Select the GATEWAY tab. Enter 10.0.0.138 into New Gateway field and click on Add. Click OK. Step 5Close all windows and restart the PC.Section 2 - NIC Properties for Winows2000/XPStep 1Click on START -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL -> NETWORK CONNECTIONS. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Step 2On the General tab highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click PROPERTIES. Actual screen shots may varyStep 3Select the GENERAL tab. Select Use the following IP address and enter 10.0.0.1, 255.255.255.0, and 10.0.0.138 into IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields respectively. Click OK.Actual screen shots may varyStep 4Close all windows and restart the PC.

Hi you need a wireless router to do this,
PICK A ROUTER - There are tons of wireless routers to choose from. Depending on how big your house or office you might have to purchase multiple routers. The current standard in wireless technology is known as Wireless G. It is rated at a maximum speed of 54Mbps with a radius range of approximately 75'. This is most suitable for small homes or offices. Other types include Wireless A, B, and N and all vary in bandwidth and range. Do some more research and find out what might be suitable for your needs.

Step 2PICK A WIRELESS NETWORK CARD - If you set up a wireless network make sure to get wireless networking cards for each desktop, otherwise there'll be no way for you to connect to the internet. Most laptops have wireless networking cards built in, check your laptops manual to make sure.

From the ISP, borrow/rent a modem that the ISP _will_ support. If it works, then your DSL line is working, and your modem is the problem.

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you'll need to use your web browser to access and configure the modem, like this:
1) connect your computer ethernet to the running modem, wait about 1 minute..
2) click start, run, type cmd in the run dialog, click ok
3) in the command window type ipconfig then enter. write down the gateway address, probably 192.168.0.1 or something similar
4)open your browser, wait for the error, then type that address into your address bar. that should get you into the modem where you can do it's setup.