This configuration guide will assist you with manually configuring your version 1 iConnect ADSL modem in Bridge mode. Bridge mode turns off the router functions and allows another device to handle the connection for you - for example, if you have a wireless router you want to set up.

It's important to note that the Hotkey Supportdesk can't help you with your home network setup.

Before you start, there are some things you need to check:

• Is your computer connected directly to the iConnect modem? If not, please connect your computer to the modem, preferably with the yellow Ethernet cable.
• Is your computer configured correctly? Check our guides for Windows XP and Mac OSX .
• Is your modem the correct revision for this guide? This guide is only for version 1 of the iConnectAccess 621 - check our iConnect version guide to make sure you're following the right instructions.

Here's how:

Load the modem's configuration screen in your browser (Internet Explorer if you're using Windows, Safari if you're on a Mac). The address you need to go to is http://192.168.1.254/.

You'll need to log in - the username is root, the password is 0P3N (username in lower case, password in upper case). You can also find these details on a sticker on the base of the modem. Click Log In.

Click the Setup tab up the top, then Connection 0 from the menu options down the left-hand side. Ensure that the Type: drop-down is set to Bridge. All other settings should be fine, but ensure that the Encapsulation: is set to LLC and the VPI and VCI are set to 8 and 35 respectively.

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Click Apply down the bottom. A message will appear (Browser will try connecting...), click OK. Another message will appear (DHCP Server has been detected...), click OK. From the menu options down the left-hand side, click on Save Settings, then click the OK button in the window that appears.

Your modem is now configured! If you have a wireless router, attach the iConnect modem to the "WAN" or "Internet" port and configure the router to connect using PPPoE.