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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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