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Operating System Configuration
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OS 8.6 through 9.x)
1. Select
Apple >Control Panel >TCP/IP
. This displays the “TCP/IP” window.
2.
Select one of the following from the
Connect via
drop-down menu.
Ethernet
or
Ethernet built-in
if connecting via Ethernet.
Ethernet Adaptor [en0,en1,…]
if connecting via USB.
3. Select
Using DHCP Server
from the
Configure
drop-down menu.
4.
Close the “TCP/IP window” and click
Save
.
5.
Reboot when configuration is saved. Once rebooted, the computer will pull an IP address from the
DHCP server on the Router.
6.
Configure the Router using the procedure described in the next chapter.
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Operating System Configuration
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OSX)
1. Click
Apple -> System Preferences
. This displays the “System Preferences” window.
2. Double-click the
Network
icon under the
Internet & Network
section. This displays the “Network”
window.
3.
Select one of the following from the
Show
drop-down menu:
Built-in Ethernet
if connecting via Ethernet.
Ethernet Adaptor [en0,en1,…]
if connecting via USB.
4. Select
Using DHCP Server
from the
Configure IPv4
drop-down menu.
5. Click
Apply Now
and quit window.
6.
Configure the Router using the procedure described in the next chapter.
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Operating System Configuration
Internet Access Configuration
Windows users must configure their computers to use the Router for Internet access. Ensure that the
Router is installed correctly and the DSL line is functional. Then follow the appropriate procedure below to
configure your Web browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/2000
1. Select
Start>Settings>Control Panel
to display the Control Panel.
2. Double-click the
Internet Options
icon. This displays the “Internet Properties” window.
3. Click the
Connections
tab.
4. Click
Setup
.
5. Click
I want to set up my Internet connection manually
,
or
I want to connect through a local
area network (LAN)
, then click
Next
. This displays the “Internet Connection Wizard” window.
6. Click
I connect through a local area network (LAN)
, then click
Next
. This displays the “Local Area
Network Internet Configuration” window.
7.
Ensure all the boxes are deselected, then click
Next
. This displays the “Set Up your Internet Mail
Account” window.
8. Click
No
, then click
Next
. This displays the “Completing the Internet Connection Wizard” window.
9. Click
Finish
to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now complete.
10. Configure the Router using the procedure described in the next chapter.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start>Control Panel.
2. Double-click the
Internet Options
icon. This displays the “Internet Options” window.
3. Click the
Connections
tab.
4. Click
Setup
. This starts the
New Connection Wizard
.
5. Click
Next
.
6. Select
Connect
to the Internet
, then click
Next
.
7. Select
Setup my connection manually
, then click
Next
.
8. Select
Connect using a broadband connection that is always on
, then click
Next
.
9. Click
Finish
.
10. Configure the Router using the procedure described in the next chapter.
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Chapter 4
SpeedStream Router Setup
This chapter provides details for the Router setup processes.
This chapter describes the steps to set up the SpeedStream Router configuration using the Router Setup
Wizard. Other configuration may also be required on the Router, depending on which features and
functions of the SpeedStream Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions
for the required functions.
To do this:
Refer to:
Configure users on the Router.
Chapter 5, “Configuring User Profiles”
Configure ISP configuration parameters. This should only be
done when instructed by your ISP.
Chapter 6, “Configuring ISP
Connection Settings”
Configure network related information.
Chapter 7, “Configuring Network
Settings”
Add security to your network.
Refer to, for details.
Chapter 8, “Configuring Security
Features”
Monitor the health of the Router.
Chapter 9, “Monitoring Router Health”
Before Configuring the Router
Before attempting to configure the Router, please ensure that:
Your computer can establish a physical connection to the Router. The computer and the Router must
be directly connected using either the USB or Ethernet port on the Router.
The SpeedStream Router is installed correctly and powered on.
The TCP/IP protocol is installed on all computers on your network. (If you need to install TCP/IP, refer
to your system documentation or Windows Help.)
The network settings on each computer are correctly configured.
From this point on, you will perform all configuration of the SpeedStream Router from your computer
using the Web browser-based setup program.
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SpeedStream Router Setup
Connecting to the Router
The SpeedStream Router contains an HTTP server that allows you to connect to the Router and
configure it from your Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions 5.0 or
later).
To establish a connection from your computer to the Router:
1.
After installing the Router, start your computer. If your computer is already running, reboot it.
2.
Open your Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Web browser.
3. In the
Address
bar, enter the default router IP address:
http://speedstream
and press
Enter
. This
displays the “Gateway Administrator Setup” window.
The first time you connect to the Router via the Web browser, you must set up an administrator account
on the “Gateway Administrator Setup” window before you can proceed.
4.
Specify a user name for the administrator. You may accept the default user name,
admin
, or enter a
new user name in
User Name
. The user name is case-sensitive.
5.
Enter a password in
New Password
; then enter the same password in
Confirm New Password
. The
password field is case-sensitive.
6.
Select a login security level from one of the following:
Require admin login to access entire Web site
Before you can access any screen in the Web interface, you must log in with your network user
name and password. (Security level = High)
Require admin login to access configuration pages
Before you can access any screen in the Web interface that allows you to make configuration
changes, you must log in with your network user name and password. (Security level = Medium)
Do not require admin login:
After you log in for the first time, you will not be required to log in again at any screen. (Security
level = Low)
7. Click
Save Settings
. Depending on your connection(s), one of the following screens will display:
If you have no Point-to-Point (PPP) connections configured, the
System Summary
screen is
displayed.
If you have one Point-to-Point (PPP) connection configured, the PPP
Login
screen for that
connection is displayed. Refer to
PPP Login
for more details.
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