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Home Network

The home network option displays all network-related information.

Note

: You must be logged in as the

administrator to access this option.

To use the Home Network option:

1.

Log on as the administrator.

2.

Click

Gateway

in the toolbar.

3.

Click

Home Network

in the left-navigation-pane. The system responds with the “Home Network”

window.

Figure 49: Home Network Window

4.

Optionally

, click Advanced Settings.

The system responds with the “Advanced Home Networking”

window.

Figure 50. Advanced Home Networking Window

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IP Network

The Gateway provides the flexibility to use different ranges of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP

Server housed in the Gateway. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows computers to obtain

either permanently or temporarily, IP addresses from a central server. Ensure that you select an IP address

range that is not in conflict with any existing devices. A custom configuration option is provided for

advanced users.

To use the IP network option:

1.

Click the “Configure the local SpeedStream Gateway IP Network” hyperlink.

The system responds

with the “SpeedStream Gateway IP Network” window.

Figure 51. Speedstream Gateway IP Network Window

2.

Select a range from the displayed options and click

Save Settings

.

3.

Optionally

, click the “Custom Settings” hyperlink for advanced configuration.

Please contact your

ISP for more information on configuring the options for custom settings.

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Server Ports

Common applications such as HTTP (Web site traffic), FTP, and Telnet use pre-defined incoming port

numbers for compatibility with other services. If you wish to change the ports used by these applications

you may do so from this screen. This feature is recommended for use by advanced users only.

To use the server port option:

1.

Click the “Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway Server Ports” hyperlink.

The system responds

with the “SpeedStream Gateway Server Ports” window.

Figure 52: Server Ports Screen

2.

Optionally

, type a port number in the “HTTP” box.

The default port for this field is 80.

3.

Optionally

, type a port number in the “FTP” box.

The default port for this field is 21.

4.

Optionally

, type a port number in the “Telnet” box.

The default port for this field is 23.

5.

Click

Apply

.

The system responds with the “Your settings have been saved” window.

6.

Optionally

, click

Reboot

if you wish for the settings to immediately be implemented. The system

responds by restarting your gateway.

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LAN/WAN Port

Ethernet port #5 can be used as either a LAN (network) port or as a WAN (Internet connection) port.

Select the appropriate option to define whether the port is used as a fifth local network port or as a

connection for another broadband device.

Note

:

For configuration of the port as a WAN port, you may be required to consult your Internet Service

Provider for the appropriate settings.

To configure the LAN/WAN port:

1.

Click the “Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port” hyperlink.

The system

responds with the “SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port” window.

Figure 53: LAN/WAN Port Window

2.

Select one of the following options under the “Select how you want to use the LAN/WAN port”

heading:

•

LAN

(Local Area Network): The connected network located in your home or premises.

•

WAN

(Wide Area Network): A large connected network such as the Internet that is spread over a

large geographic area.

Note: If you select the WAN option, please contact your ISP for

instructions on how to configure this option.

3.

Click

Apply

.

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Wireless Network

(Optional)

This option

allows you to either setup or configure a pre-existing setup of the wireless equipment in your

gateway

.

Note:

This option is only shown when a SpeedStream wireless expansion card is installed in the

SpeedStream 6200 Gateway, or with the SpeedStream 6300 model with built-in wireless interface.

The wireless settings on the Gateway must match those of any wireless clients on your network.

To use the wireless network option:

1.

Click the “Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway Wireless Network” hyperlink.

The system

responds with the “Wireless Setup Configuration” window.

Figure 54: Wireless Setup Configuration Window

2.

Select the “Enable” option.

3.

Type your wireless network ID in the “SSID” (Service Set Identifier) box.

4.

Optionally

, change the “Channel ID” drop-down from 11 if you experience any interference with

your wireless gateway.