How do I access the modem configuration page / line stats from behind a router?
There is an easy way of accessing the Alcatel SpeedTouch Home/Pro modem from behind a router. Once configured, there is no need to swap cables, lose your connection just to check your config or line stats. One drawback, it takes up two ports on your router. But you can add an inexpensive 5 port switch/hub to fix this, if you wish. 1. Connect your Alcatel STH/Pro directly to your NIC. 2. You then need to log into the Alcatel STH/Pro and change its routing table. Set your NIC to the following: IP: 10.0.0.5 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: blank DNS: blank 3. Open your web browser, and point it to ยป10.0.0.138 4. The Alcatel STH/Pro web interface should appear. Follow the steps in the screenshot below. * NOTE: this is a set up for a typical Linksys router, which uses 192.168.1.x IP’s. If your router uses 192.168.0.x IP’s or something else, just set it up accordingly. 5. Plug your computer back to the router and change your NIC properties back to Obtain IP/DNS Automatically, or a static
