Logging into the Billion router

Step 1

• Ensure that your computer is connected to your Billion router with an Ethernet cable.
• Open your preferred web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
• Enter the following number into the address bar and then hit Enteron your keyboard:
  • 192.168.1.254 (this is known as an IP Address)

Figure 1: Entering the IP address to access the router

Step 2

• The modem Log In page will open. You will be prompted for a username and password.

• Click OK to log in to the router.

Configuring your Billion 7800NL router for Fetch TV

Step 1

• Log in to the router as per the instructions above.
• Click on the Advanced Link on the left side of the page.
• Click the WAN Interface link on the left side of the page.
• Click the Add button in the middle of this page.

Figure 2: WAN ATM Interface Settings

Step 2

• Ensure the VPI is set to 8 and the VCI is set to 34.
• The Link type is set to EoA.
• The Connection Mode is set to Default Mode - single service over one connection.
• The Encapsulation mode is set to LLC/SNAP-BRIDGING.
• The Service Category is set to UBR Without PCR.
• The IP QoS Scheduler Algorithm radio button is set to Strict Priority.
• Click the Apply button once complete

Figure 3: ATM Interface PVC Configuration

Step 3

• Click the WAN Service link on the left side of the page.
• Click The Add button on this screen.

Figure 4: WAN Service Summary

Step 4

• Ensure the Interface drop down box is set to atm1/(0_8_34) and click the Next link.

Figure 5: WAN Service Interface Configuraiton

Step 5

• Ensure Type is set to Bridging.
• Change the Description to say IPTV.
• IPv6 for this service can be left un-ticked.
• Click the Next button.

Figure 6: WAN Service Parameters

Step 6

• A Summary page will appear.
• Click Apply on this page.

Figure 7: WAN Service Summary

Step 7

• Click the LAN link on the left side of the page.
• Ensure IGMP Snooping is set to Enable.
• Ensure IGMP Snooping Mode is set to Standard Mode.
• Click the Apply button once complete.

Figure 8: LAN configuration

Step 8

The following steps DO NOT have to be done if multicast flooding is not an issue. Test prior to setting the modem up with Interface Grouping.

• Click the Interface Grouping link on the left side of the page.
• Click the Add button on this page.

Figure 9: Router Interface Grouping

Step 9

• Set the Group Name to IPTV.
• Set the WAN Interface used in the grouping to IPTV/atm1.
• Under Available LAN Interfaces you will see the 4 ethernet ports labelled as P1,P2,P3,P4
• Select either P2,P3,P4 under Available LAN Interfaces depending on the port the Fetch TV set top box is plugging into and move it under Grouped LAN Interfaces. NOTE: Ethernet Port 1 will not work.
• The picture shown is if the Fetch TV set top box was plugged into port 3 on the modem.
• Click the Apply button.

Figure 10: Interface Grouping configuration

• Once Complete click the Restart link on the bottom right of the page.
• Click Restart modem with current settings.
• You can now plug the Fetch TV set top box into the port specified in the Grouped LAN Interfaces section.

Congratulations! You have successfully configured your Billion 7800NL for Fetch TV.

Further Assistance

If you're looking to also set up your ADSL or Wireless service for your Billion router, please refer to our other guides:

• ADSL Configuration for Billion 7800NL Routers
• Wireless Configuration for Billion 7800NL Routers

If you are having trouble setting up your router or would like to clarify some of the steps, please contact our Support Team.