SmartRG SR516ac Bridge Configuration

SmartRG SR516ac

Sold from June 2019

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NCF Support is available to make configuring your SmartRG modem easier and to help you avoid potential mistakes. Here are simpler configuration options for your SmartRG modem:

1. You can request a custom configuration file for your NCF DSL connection from support@ncf.ca.
   • You may need an alternate means of accessing the internet to download the configuration file.
2. Call 613-721-1773 x0 to book a Modem Appointment.

If you prefer using your own external router to the one built into your SmartRG unit, we recommend routed operation with a separate WiFi Router. However if you have networking expertise and are confident using the modem in bridge mode then take note of the following before configuring your SmartRG for Bridged operation:

1. Once you complete configuring your SmartRG modem for Bridged operation and disconnect from the modem, the Modem's Web Interface will become inaccessible with Auto DHCP settings on your computer. We recommend:
   • Backup Settings: It is particularly important to backup the Running Settings on your modem before and after you configure it.
   • Manual IP: Setting a static IPv4 address on your computer, with the gateway IP set to http://192.168.1.1 to regain access to the modem
   • Reset the modem: If you need to reset the modem, insert a paper-clip in the Reset hole on the back. Hold for 10 seconds to reset.
2. If you set up the modem for Bridge operation, then your router will need to be configured in PPPoE mode with your DSL username and password.

Steps to Configure SR516ac for Bridge Operation

	Steps	Menu Navigation	Parameters
1	Log into Modem	http://192.168.1.1 → Manage Gateway (Advanced)	User Name: admin Password: admin
2	WAN Cleanup	Advanced Setup → WAN Service	Remove ppp0.1 from WAN Service Table
3	Enable ADSL	Advanced Setup → Layer2 Interface → ATM Interface	Add ATM: vpi:0 vci:35 DSL Latency: FAST and INTERLEAVED
4	Enable VDSL	Advanced Setup → Layers2 Interface → PTM Interface	Remove ptm0 with Path0 Add PTM: DSL Latency: FAST and INTERLEAVED
6	Configure ADSL	Advanced Setup → WAN Service	Add atm0/(4_0_35) Bridge (br_4_0_35)
7	Configure VDSL	Advanced Setup → WAN Service	Add ptm0/(4_1_1) Bridge(br_4_1_1.35) 802.1P Priority:1 802.1Q VLAN:35
9	WiFi	Wireless	Disable Wireless
11	Admin Password	Management → Access Controls → Passwords	Username: admin Old Password: admin (or whatever you set it to) New Password: your DSL password
12	Disable Support	Management → Accounts → Access Controls	Delete/Modify Account Select Support role Disable Update (at bottom)
13	Remote Access	Management → Management Server	TR-069 Client: Disable ACS URL: https://acs.ncf.ca
14	System Log	Management → System Log	Configure System Log System Log:Enable Log Level: Debugging Display Level: Error Mode: Local
16	Backup Settings	Management → Settings → Backup	Backup Running Settings Save backup file to computer

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See Also

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• Modem Configuration - Instructions for all NCF modems
• About SmartRG modem lights
• SmartRG SR505N Changing WiFi Channels
• Dynamic DNS
• Port forwarding with the SmartRG SR505N