This document provides router configuration instructions for three popular DSL router models: Netopia 2200, Huawei HG556a, and Zyxel 600. It outlines how to configure the network connection and wireless settings for each router. It also provides support contact information if the user has trouble setting up their router.

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Now we can check the LAN settings and change them if needed.
Usually the following settings should be sufficient:
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In this brochure you will find information on how to set
up your existing router to access the Magnet Network.
We feature three router models in this brochure which CONFIGURE NETWORK CONNECTION
are the most popular DSL routers. These are the • Connect your workstation/laptop to the
modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
· Netopia 2200 series, • Use your preferred web browser to open the
· Huawai HG556a series GUI interface of the modem using the
· Zyxel 600 series. following URL: http://192.168.1.254
• Once logged in, go in expert mode by clicking
Check that Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled by
If you have one of these routers please on the ‘Expert Mode’ menu on the left side choosing Configure > Advanced > NAT menu:
follow the step by step set up process. of the GUI: 2
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If you are still experiencing problems in setting up
your router then you can call our customer help line CONFIGURE WIRELESS
on 0818 226226. You could also consider renting a Magnet recommends that you set up security on your
Magnet router which is preconfigured and ready to go; wifi router.
these can be despatched by courier within two working
days. It’s just €5 per month, which is added on to your
monthly bill. RESET TO DEFAULTS Chose Configure > Connection and use the settings shown in
If you have attempted to configure the router and you the following screenshot:
Thank you are still having problems first try to reset the router 3
to default settings and try to configure the network
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ROUTER CONFIGURATION SUPPORT
If you are still experiencing problems setting up
your router then you can call our customer router
configuration line on 0818 226226.
You should also consider a Magnet router which
is set up, ready to go and can be dispatched
by courier within 2 working days. It’s just €5 per
month. Speak to one of our sales agents to upgrade to
this router.

3. VODAFONE HUAWAI HG556a
MAX SPEED POSSIBLE 1 5 Wait for about one minute. If it doesn’t work then
24Mb ADSL2+ reboot the router.
SET UP NETWORK CONNECTION
SET UP WIRELESS
• Connect your workstation/laptop to the Magnet recommends that you set up security on your
modem’s LAN port. wifi router.
• Set up your LAN network connection to
obtain IP address dynamically (Using DHCP).
• Once your workstation have obtained an IP RESET TO DEFAULTS
address from the modem (192.168.1.x), use your If you have attempted to set up the router and you
preferred web browser to open the GUI interface of are still having problems first try to reset the router
the modem using the following URL: 2 6 to default settings and try to configure the network
• http://192.168.1.1 connection again.
• When prompted for authentication use the
default login information: 1. Turn on the modem
• Username: advanced 2. Press and hold the RESET button (on lower back
• Password: advanced panel of the router) for a minimum of three
• Select ‘Advanced Setup’ and follow the 3 seconds and then release it.
configuration wizard as show in the 3. Alternatively, you can login on the GUI, and
following screenshots: chose Management > Settings > Restore Default
menu. Click on ‘Restore Default Settings’.
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ROUTER SET UP SUPPORT
If you are still experiencing problems setting up
your router then you can call our customer router
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configuration line on 0818 226226.
You should also consider a Magnet router which is set
up, ready to go and can be dispatched by
courier within 2 working days. It’s just €5 per
month. Speak to one of our sales agents to
upgrade to this router.

4. ZYXEL 600 Series
MAX SPEED POSSIBLE 1 Wait for about one minute. If it doesn’t work then reboot the modem.
24Mb ADSL2+ (Depending on exact model)
SET UP WIRELESS
Magnet recommends that you set up security on your wifi router.
SET UP NETWORK CONNECTION
• Connect your workstation/laptop to the modem’s RESET TO DEFAULTS
LAN port. If you have attempted to set up the router and you are still having problems first try to reset
• Set up your LAN network connection to obtain the router to default settings and try to configure the network connection again.
IP address dynamically (Using DHCP).
• Once your workstation have obtained an IP
address from the modem (192.168.1.x), use ROUTER SET UP SUPPORT
your preferred web browser to open the GUI If you are still experiencing problems setting up your router then you can call our customer
interface of the modem using the following URL: router configuration line on 0818 226226.
• http://192.168.1.1 2
• When prompted for authentication use the default You should also consider a Magnet router which is set up, ready to go and can be
login information: dispatched by courier within 2 working days. It’s just €5 per month. Speak to one of our sales
• Password: 1234 agents to upgrade to this router.
It will show a screen asking you to change
your password. Either change it or click
‘Ignore’
• Select ‘Go Advanced Setup’ and follow the
configuration wizard as show in
the following screenshots:
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