How to Access a Bellsouth DSL Modem
The DSL modem that came with your Bellsouth DSL Internet subscription has a number of settings you can configure. Westell manufactures the modems packaged with BellSouth Internet subscriptions. You can set it to keep your Internet connection always on so you don't have to wait for it to log in every time you use the Internet or enable the "TurboTCP" feature to speed up file sharing. In order to change these settings, you need to access the DSL modem first.
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Instructions
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Turn off your computer.
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An Ethernet cable is slightly wider than a telephone cable. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the DSL modem. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
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Turn your computer on and log in to your user account.
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Open a Web browser window and type "192.168.1.254" into the address bar to access the Bellsouth DSL modem's configuration page. This IP address applies to all Westell-made DSL modems. You are now logged into your Bellsouth modem. From here you can change your network name and security settings, or other more advanced options like port forwarding or enabling static IP addresses for computers on the network.
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Click the "caution" icon in the top right hand corner that looks like an exclamation point inside a yellow triangle, then click "Save and Restart" to save your changes.
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Tips & Warnings
Check out the Resources for information on how to set up your Westell modem and change various options.
If your BellSouth modem has been set up by someone else, they may have password-protected access to the modem. You'll need to get the login name and password from them.
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