How can I use my Alcatel Speedtouch Pro/Home Ethernet Modem/Router?
It is often easier to use an Ethernet device than a USB device. A number of manufacturers have SOHO “routers” that are really designed as a shared access device using NAT. Rather than going to the trouble and expense of a routed subnet of Public IP numbers, you can often use these devices in PPTP Relay mode. The information here is specific to the Speedtouch Pro and Home, but should work with all similar products. Configuring IPCop Build your IPCop box with a Red Ethernet Interface. Set the Red IP type, number and subnet to PPTP. The default IP Address for a Alcatel Speedtouch router is 10.0.0.138 (netmask 255.255.255.0), so select an appropriate address for your RED network (e.g.. 10.0.0.1/255.255.255.0) if this is still the case. If your Alcatel Speedtouch router has a different IP Address, make sure that you set a valid Red IP Address for the network that is going to connect to it. Normally, the DNS server, and default gateway addresses will be negotiated by ppp directly with the IS
