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Wall-Mount Filter
For a wall-mounted telephone, install a wall
mount filter:
1.
Remove the telephone.
2.
Connect the wall mount filter to the wall
plate.
3.
Reconnect the telephone.
Two-to-One Adapter
If your DSL router and another device will share
the same telephone jack, install a two-to-one
adapter:
1.
Plug a two-to-one adapter into the telephone
jack.
2.
Plug a line filter into one of the sockets of the
two-to-one adapter. The other socket will be
used to connect the DSL cable.
3.
Plug the device cord into the line filter.
Connecting the Cables
You can connect your SpeedStream router to an existing Ethernet port on your computer. Some models
provide the added flexibility of connecting to your computer’s Ethernet port, USB port, or both.
Determine the cable to use for your physical connection, and then follow the instructions below for the
appropriate installation method.
SpeedStream 5100 series
SpeedStream 5200 series
SpeedStream 5400 series
SpeedStream 5500 series
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Note
Some models may have a power switch on the router case,
as illustrated:
Ethernet Installation Method
To connect the SpeedStream router via the Ethernet
interface, your computer must have an Ethernet
adapter (network interface card, or “NIC”)
installed. If
your computer does not have this adapter, you will
need to install it before proceeding further. Refer to
the Ethernet adapter documentation for complete
installation instructions.
1.
Make sure the router is not plugged in to the electrical outlet.
2.
Connect the Ethernet straight-through cable to the Ethernet port on the router.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.
4.
Plug the telephone cable into the DSL port on the router.
5.
Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack.
Note
If using a two-to-one adapter, plug the cable into the open socket.
6.
Plug the power adapter into the router and the electrical outlet.
When using the Ethernet installation method, you do not have to install any software. Refer to your
Internet Service Provider’s instructions for installing their software and/or connecting to the Internet.
You can now configure the TCP/IP settings as detailed on page 9 in
Chapter 3, Configuring Computer
Network Settings
.
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USB Installation Method
Ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements for USB installation.
Make sure the router is not plugged in to the electrical outlet.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the router.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
Plug the telephone cable into the DSL port on the router.
Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack.
Note
If using the two-to-one adapter, plug the cable into the open socket.
Plug the router power adapter into the router and then into the electrical outlet.
Note
The Plug and Play process for installing the USB drivers begins as soon as you turn on your
computer and it discovers the router. To install the USB drivers, insert the SpeedStream CD-ROM and
follow the on-window instructions.
You can now configure the TCP/IP settings as detailed on page 9 in
Chapter 3, Configuring Computer
Network Settings
.
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3: Configuring Computer Network Settings
To access the Internet through the SpeedStream router, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your
computer. If TCP/IP is not already installed on your computer, refer to your system documentation or
online help for instructions.
The default network settings for the SpeedStream router are:
IP Address:
192.168.254.254
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Note
These settings may vary depending on your service provider.
Windows 95
/
98
/
ME
1.
On the Windows taskbar, click
Start
,
point to
Settings
, and then click
Control
Panel
.
The Windows
Control Panel
displays.
2.
In
Control Panel
, double-click
Networ
The
Networ
k
.
k
dialog box displays.
3.
On the
Configuration
tab of the
Network
y for
roperties
dialog box
Note
The components list for your
shot.
dialog box, select the TCP/IP entr
your Ethernet adapter; then click
Properties
.
The
TCP/IP P
displays.
computer may differ from this screen
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4.
In the
TCP/IP Properties
dialog box,
click the
IP Address
tab.
5.
On the
IP Address
tab, make sure that
Obtain IP address automatically
and
Detect connection to network media
are
selected.
6.
Click the
DNS Configuration
tab.
7. On the
DNS Configuration
tab, make
sure that
Disable DNS
is selected.
8. Click
OK
twice to save your settings.
9.
Reboot your computer if prompted.
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