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Wireless Filter and Options Configuration

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UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

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About UPnP

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Security

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Firewall

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Security Level

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Attack Detection

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IP Filtering

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DMZ

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Snooze Control

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Administrator Password

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Address Translation

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Gateway Health

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Statistics

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Internet Stats

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Home Networking Stats

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Security Stats

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Logging

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Update Firmware

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Diagnostics

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Customize

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Color Palette

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Language

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Time Zone

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Reboot / Reset

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Reboot

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Reset

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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING

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Overview

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General Issues

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Internet Access

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Contacting Technical Support

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APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the Gateway's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream SS6000 Series Wireless DSL Gateway

(“Gateway”). The Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services:

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Built-in DSL Modem

provides shared Internet access for multiple users.

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Five-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

for 10Base-T or 100Base-T connections.

•

Custom Controls

that allow you to configure the SpeedStream DSL Gateway to best meet your

specific security and Internet-sharing needs.

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802.11 Wireless Expansion Slot

(Model 6200) that allows you to add a wireless interface. Your unit

may include a wireless card. If it does not, contact your Internet Service Provider for details and

availability of expansion cards.

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Built-in Wireless Interface

(

Model 6300) that provides a wireless interface built into the unit. (If you

attempt to access or alter the unit components, any warranties may be voided.)

Features of the Wireless DSL Gateway

The SpeedStream SS6000 Series Gateways incorporate many advanced features, carefully designed to

provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Network (LAN) Features

1.

Five-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

The SpeedStream Gateway incorporates a five-port 10/100 Ethernet switch, making it easy to create

or extend your network. Optionally, you can configure the fifth port as a WAN port for connection of

another broadband device.

2.

DHCP Server Support

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a dynamic, “upon request,” IP address to

computers and other networked devices. Your SpeedStream Gateway can act as a

DHCP Server

for

devices on your local network.

3.

Network Status and Statistics

Using these diagnostic tools, you can easily monitor the status of each network connection and

evaluate network performance.

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Security Features

24.

Password-protected Configuration

Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the Gateway’s

configuration data and settings.

25.

NAT Protection

An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all

your network users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each computer

is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the SpeedStream

DSL Gateway.

26.

Stateful Inspection Firewall

All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting

your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

27.

DoS Attack Protection

DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid data packets and

connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes

unavailable. The DSL Gateway incorporates protection against DoS attacks as well as other common

hacker attacks.

Configuration & Management

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Easy Setup

Use your Web browser for quick and easy configuration.

•

UPnP Support

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the SpeedStream

Gateway. UPnP is by supported by Windows Me, XP, or later operating systems.

Advanced Gateway Functions

•

DMZ

One computer on your local network can be configured to allow unrestricted two-way communication

with servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs that are

incompatible with firewalls.

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Firewall “Snooze”

Temporarily disable firewall protection to limit interference with games and other applications

incompatible with firewalls.

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Content Filter

Use the Content Filter to block user access to undesirable Web sites.

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Time of Day Use Restrictions

Limit the time of day during which individual users have access to the Internet.

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Advanced Wireless Controls

The SpeedStream 6300 model has a built-in wireless interface, and the 6200 model offers an

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optional

wireless expansion card. Custom configuration options include wireless access control, 128-

bit wireless encryption, disable SSID broadcast, and pass phrase key generation for added security.

Minimum System Requirements

At a minimum, your computer must be equipped with the following to successfully install the DSL

Gateway. Your Internet Service Provider may have additional requirements for use of their service.

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Ethernet connection method:

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A network interface card (NIC) that supports 10/100 Ethernet

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Operating system that supports TCP/IP

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Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 5.0 or later

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USB connection method:

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Available built-in USB port

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Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 5.0 or later

USB Driver-Related Requirements

Additional USB driver-related requirements depend on the operating system and architecture:

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Windows operating system:

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Pentium-compatible 166 MHz (or faster) processor

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32 MB RAM

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12 MB available hard drive space

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Windows 98 or later operating system

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Macintosh operating system version 8.6 to 9.x:

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100MHz PowerPC or better

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32 MB RAM

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10 MB available hard disk space

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Macintosh operating system X:

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300MHz PowerPC G3 or better

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128 MB RAM

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110 MB available hard disk space (large space requirement due to the Macintosh OS X needing

up to 100 MB of additional disk space for system organization after install)

Package Contents

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your Internet Service Provider for

assistance.

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Model SS6000 Series SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway

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Power adapter

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CAT-5 Ethernet cable for LAN connections

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RJ11 cable for DSL connection

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USB cable for optional USB installation

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Quick Start Guide

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CD-ROM containing USB driver software and user documentation

Physical Details

Before installing, we recommend that you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the SpeedStream

Gateway by referring to the illustrations below.

LEDs

Figure 1. Front Panel

The front panel contains the following LEDs:

Power

Green

Power is on.

Off

Power is off.

Red

The Power LED briefly shows red during power-up. This indicates

that the SpeedStream is conducting the POST (Power-On Self

Test) that is run each time the SpeedStream is powered on. During

normal operations, the LED will show green.

Ethernet

Ports 1 - 5

Each Ethernet LAN port on the back of the router has two corresponding LEDs: Link

and Activity.

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Link

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On

Corresponding LAN port is active.

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Off

No active connection on the corresponding LAN port.

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Activity

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Off

No data being transmitted or received via the corresponding

LAN port.

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Flashing

Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding

LAN port.