In this review, the Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7 tuning will be reviewed and described in stages. This is an entry-level router, which is often sold in addition to the services provided by domestic providers. These include the nationwide MTS and Rostelecom. It is by the example of configuring the connection of such a router to the network equipment of the latest company that this material will be presented.
Network Gateway Options
The standard and typical delivery list for this router. Separately, it should be noted that such a network gateway is linked to the equipment of a particular provider. That is, if the router is sharpened for work in combination with Rostelecom software and hardware, then it will work only in such a bundle.
The delivery list includes a router model Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7. The setup of Rostelecom-connection is described in detail in the operation manual. The manufacturer did not forget to include a warranty card in the package, the validity of which is 1 year. This is a complete list of this solution. This list is supplemented by a power supply with an output of 0.5 A and an interface cord, which is mainly used at the stage of setting up a network connection.
Also in the delivery list there is a CD with specialized software. By default, the hero of this article has a V5 software version that cannot work properly with Rostelecom equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to upgrade the router described in this article to version V7.
Main settings
The main parameters of this router are as follows:
- Three possible ways to connect to the Internet: Ethernet, ADSL and 2G / 3G (in the latter case, you must additionally purchase an external modem and a starter pack to be able to connect to a cellular network).
- Four ports of the RJ-45 format, which can be used both for connecting computing devices using a twisted pair cable to the global web, and for switching set-top boxes.
- One USB port that is used to connect a modem.
- A wireless network based on a Wi-Fi transmitter, inside of which information can be transmitted at speeds up to 300 Mbps.
The case of this device is plastic. It can be white or black. Informational LEDs are displayed on one side of it. The first of them indicates the availability of power, the second indicates an active ADSL connection, the third indicates the availability of information from the Internet. The following information indicator indicates the operation of the wireless network. Next comes four LEDs that characterize the functioning of the wired segment of the internal computer network. The last light in this case shows the operation of the USB port built into the router.
On the upper side of the device are a USB connector and two buttons. One of them includes a network gateway of this model, and the second uses technology to automatically connect the device using Wi-Fi.
On the opposite side edge from the information panel, all connection ports are displayed. These include the ADSL connector, a USB port, and 4 RJ-45 format ports. There is also a power socket. There is also a button to reset the software to its original state.
Connection
At the first stage, setting up Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7 comes down to making the following connections:
- Install the router at the place of use. The latter should comply with these requirements: the socket should be as close as possible, the input ADSL wire and interface cords from computers should be connected.
- Next, connect the power supply.
- Then you need to switch to the equipment of the ADSL provider.
- The last stage is the collection of the wired part of the computer network.
Configuring an external wired connection
The first step is to update the software shell of the router. To do this, run the CD on the connected PC to the network gateway and select the “Update router” item in the autorun window that opens and wait for this operation to complete.
Then, setting up Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7 comes down to configuring an external connection. To do this, reinitialize the launch of the CD and select “Full Setup” in its menu. In the future, we follow the instructions of the wizard and set the connection parameters that can be taken from the contract with the service provider. At the end, save the entered data and exit the setup wizard.
Modem Setup
The next step is to configure the Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7 modem, with which a backup method of connecting to the Internet is implemented. It consists of such actions:
- We select the supported model of the 3G – modem, we get it together with the starter pack. We collect everything together and connect to the router.
- We launch any available browser on a PC that is directly connected to the network gateway.
- In its address bar, enter the device address in the format 192.168.1.1.
- Next, in the request window in the "Login" and "Password" fields, enter admin. After that, click the "Login" button.
- Go to the "Advanced Settings" and select the sub-item "3G Configuration".
- Then we set the PIN code for the installed SIM card.
- We save the data and exit the program shell.
Configure Internal Connection
The wired connection is automatically configured, and there is no need to perform any additional manipulations with the program parameters of Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7. Wi-Fi setup also happens in automatic mode. The only thing you need to do is rewrite the network name and password to connect to it from the bottom cover of the device. In the future, simply enter them in the corresponding request.
IPTV
The router in question supports IPTV technology, with which it is possible to watch television programs. In this case, the phased configuration of the Sagemcom F ST 2804 V7 router is performed as follows:
- We go to the router settings menu according to the previously given method.
- After opening the settings interface, go to the sub-item "Advanced settings". Then you need to select “Interface Grouping”.
- At the next stage, click the "Add" button and set the connection port of the IPTV set-top box.
- We save the parameters and exit the settings interface.
Price
At the moment, such a router can be purchased for 1200-1500 rubles. Again, acquiring such a solution is advisable only if Rostelecom acts as a provider of Internet traffic. Given the functionality of the device in question, its similar cost is justified.
Conclusion
A very high-quality, functional and at the same time very affordable network gateway is the Sagemcom F St 2804 V7. Setting it up is a fairly simple operation, and every user is able to handle it. At the same time, the provider has simplified the process of its implementation. Therefore, such a router is simply ideal for creating home computer networks.