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3.

Set the following values:

•

Connect via: Ethernet Built-in

•

Configure: Using DHCP Server

•

Leave the remaining fields blank

4.

Close the TCP/IP Control Panel and click

Save

.

5.

Reboot when configuration is saved. Once rebooted, the computer will pull an IP address from the

DHCP server on the Gateway.

Checking TCP/IP Settings

(MAC OS X)

1.

Select

Apple Menu – System Preferences – Network

.

2.

Select the

TCP/IP

tab. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 14: TCP/IP Control Panel (Mac OS X)

3.

Set

Configure TCP/IP

to

Using DHCP

, leave the optional fields blank. Click

Save

.

4.

Reboot to save the configuration. Once rebooted, the computer will pull an IP address from the

DHCP server on the Gateway.

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Chapter 4

SpeedStream Gateway Setup

This chapter provides details of the setup processes.

Overview

This chapter describes the basic setup procedures for configuring your computer and establishing Internet

access.

Some computers on your network may require additional configuration to share an Internet connection

through the Gateway. For more information, please see the section in this document titled

Chapter 3.

Operating System Configuration

.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the SpeedStream

Gateway you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

To do this:

Refer to:

Check settings or configure computers on your network.

Chapter 3. Operating System

Configuration

Use any of the following advanced features:

•

User Profiles

•

Content Filtering

•

Server Ports

•

Wireless Configuration (Optional)

•

Security and Firewall settings

•

Dynamic DNS

•

DMZ

Chapter 5. Gateway Configuration

Options

Configuration Program

The SpeedStream Gateway contains an HTTP server that allows you to connect to the Gateway and

configure it from your Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions 5.0 or

later).

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Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Gateway, please ensure that:

•

Your computer can establish a physical connection to the Gateway. The computer and the DSL

Gateway must be directly connected using either the USB or Ethernet ports on the Gateway.

•

The SpeedStream Gateway 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 have been correctly configured.

From this point on, you will perform all configuration of the SpeedStream Gateway from your computer

using the Web browser-based setup program.

Connecting to the Gateway

Using UPnP

(Windows XP and Me)

If your Windows operating system supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and UPnP is enabled, an

icon for the Gateway appears in the system tray (near the time display), notifying you that a new network

device has been found and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly discovered device.

Note

: You must be logged in as administrator or be a user with administrative rights for Windows 2000

and XP to be able to install the drivers for the Gateway.

1.

Unless you intend to change the IP address of the Gateway, you can accept the desktop shortcut.

Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can find UPnP devices in

My Network Places

(previously called

Network Neighborhood

).

2.

Double-click the icon for the Gateway (either on the desktop or in

My Network Places

) to access the

Gateway’s configuration program.

3.

Please see the section in this document titled

Setup Wizard

for details of the initial configuration

process.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your computer to the Gateway:

1.

After installing the Gateway, 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, type

http://speedstream

and press the

ENTER

key.

The system responds with

the “Setup” window.

4.

Please see the section below titled “Setup Wizard” for more information on setting up the Gateway.

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Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the Gateway via Web browser, the Setup Wizard runs automatically. (The

Setup Wizard also runs if the Gateway's default settings are restored.) Proceed through the entire Setup

wizard to ensure accuracy of the installation.

Note:

You will need to know the username and password

for Internet service provided by your ISP. Check the information supplied by your ISP for details.

Gateway Setup Wizard

1.

The first screen of the Setup Wizard is the

Welcome

window. Click

Next.

The system responds with

the “Gateway Administrator Setup” window.

2.

An administrator account is necessary to allow access to the person who is to make Gateway changes.

Optionally

, change the “admin” user name to a different administrative name by typing the new

administrative name in the “User Name” box. If you wish, simply leave the “admin” user name in the

“User Name” box. Type a password in the “New Password” box.

3.

Re-type the password in the “Confirm Password” box and click

Next

.

Figure 15: Gateway Administrator Setup Window

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4.

The “Configure Time Zone” window allows you to set the time zone of the area of the world in which

you live. Select the “Yes” option from under the “Enable Time Client” heading.

5.

Select your time zone from the “Select Time Zone” drop-down and click

Next

.

Figure 16. Setup Wizard Time Zone Window

6.

The Wireless Setup Configuration window allows you to set up wireless clients on your gateway.

Select the “Enable” option under the “Wireless Interface” heading to setup the wireless part of the

Gateway.

Select the “Disable” option if you do not wish to setup the wireless portion of the Gateway.

Note

: If you select the “Disable” option and click

Next

, the system responds with the “Finish”

window.

7.

Type your wireless network ID in the “SSID” (Service Set Identifier) box. This value is the name of

your network.

8.

Optionally,

select a channel from the “Channel” drop-down.

The channel is a path of

communication that is used across your network.

Note

: Depending on your area and gateway

configuration, the channel may default to only one value.