Actiontec 1520 or 1524 Installation. Set up the DSL modem via the CDROM using RFC-1483 bridged mode and static IP addressing. Specify your static IP address settings: IP Address: Subnet: Gateway: DNS 1: 209.221.136.4 DNS 2: 209.221.136.9 At this point, the Actiontec DSL modem will be using your static IP address, and your computer will hide behind the connection. This configuration uses NAT and is technically more secure than having the Actiontec DSL modem in transparent bridging mode. However, using NAT can be problematic if you are using a VPN or playing games. If you would like the Actiontec DSL modem to just bridged the connection, so your computer(s) have the real IP address(es) directly on it, and your directly connected to the Internet, please follow these directions. 1) Go to http://192.168.0.1/ in your web browser. 2) Click on "Setup/Configuration". 3) Click on "Advanced Setup" on the left side. 4) Click the "Begin Advanced Setup" button, click Next. 5) Choose "WAN Addresss", then "Transparent bridging", click Next. 6) Continue to click Next for the next few screens... Wireless... default, Next. LAN IP Address... default, Next. DHCP... OFF, Next. DHCP Server Configuration... OFF, Next. Service Blocking... default, Next. Website Blocking... default, Next. VPN Passthrough... default, Next. Remote Management... default, Next. Port Forwarding... default, Next. DMZ Hosting...default, Next. Firewall Security Level ...default, Next. Dynamic Routing ...default, Next. NAT... OFF, Next. 7) For "Static Routing", enter the following: Subnet IP: Gateway IP: Click Add then Next. MAC Address Cloning... default, Next. Thats it, choose to save and restart and the Actiontec should be set up in transparent bridging mode. You should now be able to configure your static IP address(es) on your computer(s). The Actiontec modem will no longer use an IP address. If you ever need to reconfigure the Actiontec, you can either set your computer's IP address to 192.168.0.2 and go to http://192.168.0.1/ . You can also reset the modem to default settings by holding down the reset button for 15 seconds, while the modem is powered on. Need more help? phone 206-524-0612 email support@zipcon.com web http://www.zipcon.com/help modem 206-576-7500 206-576-7501 206-219-9874