Set up your Arcadyan Smart Modem 2 for WorldNet fibre using a web browser. Menu names may vary with the installed firmware.
Step 1: Connect the router
1.1 Turn off the ONT
Turn off your Optical Network Terminal (ONT), also known as the fibre box.
1.2 Connect the ONT to your router
Connect an Ethernet cable from the active Ethernet port on your ONT specified by WorldNet to the Fibre / Internet (WAN) port on your router. The ONT port number can vary; use the port specified for your connection.
1.3 Turn on the ONT
Switch on the ONT and wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
1.4 Turn on the router
Connect the power adapter to the router and switch it on.
Step 2: Connect your device
Choose one of the following connection methods.
Option 1: Wired connection
Connect your computer to an available LAN port on the router using another Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet adapter if needed.
Option 2: Wireless connection
Connect to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on the router label using its Wi-Fi password. If you have changed these details, use your current Wi-Fi name and password.
Note: Keep your device connected to the router by Ethernet or Wi-Fi throughout setup.
Step 3: Set up the router
WorldNet Internet Settings
Internet Connection Type
Dynamic IP / DHCP / Automatic IP / IPoE
VLAN
Disabled / Off
Choose the matching option shown by your router.
3.1 Open the setup page
Open http://192.168.1.254 in a web browser on your connected device. If the address has changed, use the router’s current gateway address.
3.2 Log in to the router
Use the login details printed on your router label, or your current details if changed. The original WorldNet guide lists admin for both username and password.
Note: If a factory reset is necessary, it will erase custom internet, Wi-Fi and phone settings. Make sure you can restore them first. With the router powered on, hold Reset for about 10 seconds until it restarts, then use the default login details for your firmware.
3.3 Select Ethernet WAN
Go to Network Settings > WAN. Set WAN Type to Ethernet WAN and select Save.
3.4 Edit the internet connection
Under Edit Interface, select Edit. Set:
WAN Connection Type: Automatic IP (DHCP)
Enable WAN: Yes
802.1Q Enable: No
Connect to DNS Server Automatically: Yes
Note: 802.1Q is VLAN tagging. Keep it disabled for WorldNet.
3.5 Save the settings
Select Apply or Save, as shown by your firmware. The router may restart; wait a few minutes for it to reconnect.
Step 4: Test your internet connection
Connect your device to the router by Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then open a website to check that the internet works.
Note: If you test on a phone, temporarily turn off mobile data so you can confirm the connection is coming through Wi-Fi rather than 4G/5G.