Draytek Vigor 120 + BeThere + static Ip = no joy

Hello

I have a new Vigor 120 and things are not going as I expected from reading the quick start and user guide that I downloaded before I bought it.

Firstly the Quick Start wizard is not shown in the left hand side
Secondly there is no ability to enter static wan ip address
Thirdly the tools on the left hand side are missing

Please have a look at the screenshot: Vigor 120 configuration screenshot

Does anyone else have a Vigor 120 with these missing config settings?

Thanks for any help you can provide with this
James

Not quite the same model as yours but this may help you.

http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/kb_vigor_inp.html

I don't have a 120, but do have a Vigor100. I'm guessing there are some similarities.

What happens if you take the modem out of Bridge mode?
Do the missing menu items appear? I wouldn't expect some of them (NAT, Firewall etc) not to be of much use if it's not being used as a router.

On my 100, DNS addressing is actually entered in the LAN -> General setup menu.
In Bridge mode, any static addresses would be set in the attached device, not the modem, as the modem just 'passes through' any information.

If you haven't already, have a look here for manuals and latest firmware:
http://www.draytek.com/user/PdInfoDetail.php?Id=71

Did you buy the Vigor 120 in the UK? Over here its purposely limited to be a modem only, if you want the full router functions you'll have to flash it with the international firmware and I'm not even sure it'll work.

Cos the 120 is 'just' a modem, you need to connect it to another router's ethernet WAN port or your PC and set up a PPPoE connection on there.

Thanks for all the replies. Yes the modem works perfectly as a basic modem.

I am just trying to understand why the quick setup guide and manual shows more functions.

There are 5 firmwares available but changes seem to have no effect.

Edited by JimmyJazz (Sat 23-May-09 08:20:51)

In reply to a post by JimmyJazz:

Thanks for all the replies. Yes the modem works perfectly as a basic modem.

I am just trying to understand why the quick setup guide and manual shows more functions.

There are 5 firmwares available but changes seem to have no effect.

Hi, it seem to have many configuration features more like a router than a modem.

I like the Live Web Demo http://www.support.draytek.com/user/SupportLiveDemoD...

Firmware http://www.support.draytek.com/user/SupportDownloads...

http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor120.html

http://www.support.draytek.com/user/PdInfoDetail.php...

http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?It...

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?...

Edited by deleted (Sat 23-May-09 11:42:53)

Reposted from the Draytek UK support pages:

Setup for 'BeThere' or 'O2' (UK ISPs)

The Vigor 120 modem comes pre-configured for all ISPs apart from BeThere/O2 which uses unusual line settings (MPoA instead of PPPoA and different VPI/VCI settings). To configure the Vigor120 for BeThere, follow these instructions:

1. Connect the power adaptor to the Vigor 120 and turn it on.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable directly from a PC to the Vigor 120.
3. After a few moments, the PC should get an IP address (Most likely 192.168.2.10)
4. In your web browser, access the Vigor 120's web interface at http://192.168.2.1 (192.168.1.1 if you are using a Vigor100/220)
5. Go to the Internet Access menu and then click on the MPoA tab.
6. Check that the settings are correct (VPI 0 /VCI 101/1483 Bridged LLC)
7. You must now click the 'Enable' button on the MPoA tab.
8. If you wish, you can also set the modulation mode (e.g. ADSL2+) but this is not necessary, it just makes it re-connect quicker.
9. Do not select Annex M unless you definitely have that from your ISP.
10. If you are unsure, leave the modulation at AUTO.
11. Click OK and the Vigor 120 will save the settings and reboot.
12. Connect the ADSL line cable to the Vigor 120.
13. After a short while* your PC should then get a new IP address which will be the public IP address allocated by your ISP.
14. You can now access the Internet normally

*This short while can vary considerably when swapping devices on your line as BeThere take a while to 'forget' about your current equipment and access a new MAC address. This has been observed as up to an hour, but can also be minutes.