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Before you can configure the SpeedStream 2602 DSL/Cable Router, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed

on all computers on your network. If you need to install TCP/IP, refer to Chapter 4, “Installing and

Configuring TCP/IP.”

After TCP/IP is installed and configured on your network computers, you can configure the SpeedStream

2602

from any Java-supported Web browser, including Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions

4.0 or above. The management interface allows you to configure settings for the router, view status, update

firmware, and access the many features of this unit.

Web Browser Management Interface

To access the SpeedStream 2602 management interface:

1.

Open your Web browser and enter the SpeedStream IP address

http://192.168.254.254

in the browser

Address

box. The SpeedStream 2602 will automatically switch to port 88 for management access.

2.

On the Login Screen, enter

admin

in the

Password

box; then click

Login

to display the Status screen

of the management interface.

Figure 3-1.

Login Screen

Navigating the Management Interface

Using the management interface, you can define system parameters, manage and control the SpeedStream

2602 and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The management interface includes five menus:

Status

Simple Setup

Advanced Setup

Tools

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Help

Menu Selections

The following table briefly describes the selections available from the management interface:

Table 3-1.

Management Interface Main Menu

Configuration Changes

Configurable parameters are available by means of dialog boxes or drop-down lists. After you change a

configuration, be sure to click the

Enter

button at the bottom of the page to confirm the new setting.

To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, configure Internet Explorer 5.0 as follows (other

Menu Item

Description

Status

Displays general connection, firmware and hardware information.

Internet

Displays WAN connection type and status.

Gateway

Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, Firewall and Printer status.

Information

Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for

each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number.

Security Log

Displays any illegal attempts to access your network.

DHCP Client Log

Displays information on all DHCP clients attached to your network.

Simple Setup

Configures TCP/IP settings and client services.

Change Password

Sets/changes the password for administrator access.

Set Time Zone

Sets the local time zone.

WAN

Specifies the Internet connection type: Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address, or PPPoE.

Advanced Setup

Configures a variety of packet filtering and specialized functions.

LAN

Sets the TCP/IP configuration for the SpeedStream 2602 LAN interface and all DHCP clients.

Firewall

Enables hacker attack monitoring and logging to block IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Pin of

Death, IP with Zero Length, Smurf Attack, UDP Port Loopback, Snork Attack, TCP Null

Scan, TCP SYN Flooding, and others.

Virtual Server

Allows remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP

addresses to be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses.

Special Applications

Provides for applications requiring multiple connections, such as Internet gaming or

conferencing, by opening ports for inbound traffic.

Client Filtering

Allows you to filter Internet access for local clients based on IP addresses, application types

(i.e., HTTP port), and time of day.

Misc

Specifies administrator time-out, PING discard from WAN side, remote management for

administrator, and virtual DMZ host.

Tools

Contains options to reset the system, restore configuration settings, or update system

firmware.

Change Password

Sets/changes the password for administrator access.

Set Time Zone

Sets the local time zone.

Reset Router

Reboots the system and retains all of your configuration settings.

Restore Factory Settings

Restores all your configuration settings and restores the factory defaults.

Update Firmware

Upgrades the system with firmware obtained from the SpeedStream Web site.

Help

Contains product support and contact information, troubleshooting suggestions, and glossary

of terms.

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browsers or later browser versions may vary somewhat):

1.

From the browser menu bar, click

Tools

.

2.

On the

Tools

menu, click

Internet

Options

.

3.

On the

Internet

Options

menu, click the

General

tab.

4.

In the

General

box, select

Temporary

Internet

Files

.

5.

In the

Settings

, box, select

Every visit to the page

to check for newer versions of stored pages each

time you connect to the server.

View Network and Device Status

From the Status

screen, you can view WAN and LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version

numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP clients connected to

your network.

Figure 3-2.

Main/Status

Table 3-2.

Status Menu Options

Field

Description

Internet

Displays WAN connection type and status.

Gateway

Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, Firewall and Printer status.

Information

Displays the number of attached clients,

firmware versions, physical MAC

address for each media interface, and hardware version and serial number.

Security Log

Displays any illegal attempts to access your network.

DHCP Client Log

Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network.

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Simple Setup Procedures

The management interface will guide you through sequence of steps required to configure the

SpeedStream 2602 for use with an ISDN TA or 56k, cable or DSL modem. As you click

Enter

on each

screen to accept the settings you enter, the next screen in sequence will display. You can, of course, jump

from one topic to another by simply clicking that topic in the main menu.

Change Password

Set Time Zone

WAN

Set or Change a Password

From the Simple Setup | Change Password screen, you can set a new password or change an existing

password to restrict management access. Passwords can consist of 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are

not case-sensitive.

Although any user can access the Status and Help menus, the Setup and Tools configuration options are

permission-based and require a password. The default password is

admin

. To ensure system security, it is

recommended that you assign your Administrator a unique password as soon as possible.

Note:

If your password is lost or you cannot gain access to the management interface, restore the factory defaults.

Press and hold the

Reset

button for at least five seconds.

1.

On the main menu, click

Simple

Setup

.

2.

On the

Simple Setup

menu, click

Change Password

.

3.

On the Change Password screen, enter the current password in the first text box; then enter the new

password in the next two text boxes.

4.

Click

Enter

to save the settings and continue.

Set the Time Zone

The time zone setting is used for log entries and client filtering.

1.

On the main menu, click

Simple Setup

.

2.

On the

Simple Setup

menu, click

Set Time Zone

.

3.

On the Set Time Zone screen, select the correct time zone in the drop-down list box.

4.

Click

Enter

to save the setting and continue.

Configure the WAN Connection

You must specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider (ISP):

Dynamic IP Address

Static IP Address

PPP over Ethernet

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To begin configuring your WAN connection:

1.

From the main menu, click

Simple Setup

; then click

WAN

.

2.

On the Simple Setup | WAN

screen, click to select the correct connection type: Dynamic IP Address

(DHCP), Static IP Address (Fixed), or PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).

3.

Click

More Configuration

to provide the detailed configuration parameters for that type, as detailed

in the next sections.

Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

If you selected

Dynamic IP Address

as your WAN connection type, the Simple Setup | WAN | DHCP

screen displays when you click

More Configuration

.

1.

In the

Host Name

box, enter the host name. Host names are primarily used by cable modem service

providers and may not be required by your ISP.

2.

To automatically enter the MAC (hardware) address of the Ethernet card provided and installed by

your ISP, click

Clone MAC Address

. You can also manually enter the MAC address

for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.

3.

Click

Enter

to accept the settings and continue.

Static IP Address (Fixed IP)

If your selected

Static IP Address

as your WAN connection type, the Simple Setup | WAN | Fixed IP

screen displays when you click

More Configuration

.

1.

In the

IP address assigned by your ISP

boxes, enter your IP address.

2.

In the

Subnet Mask

boxes, enter the subnet mask for the SpeedStream 2602:

255.255.255.0

3.

In the

ISP Gateway Address

boxes, enter the gateway address of your ISP.

Note:

You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services such as a Web server or FTP server.

Most ISPs can provide you with a fixed address, most often for an additional monthly fee.

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

If you selected

PPP over Ethernet

as your WAN connection type, the Simple Setup | WAN | PPPoE screen

displays when you click

More Configuration

.

1.

In the

User Name

box, enter the user name assigned by your ISP.

2.

In the

Password

box, enter the password assigned by your ISP.

3.

In the

Please retype your password

box, enter the same password.

4.

In the

Service Name

box, enter the service name

if it is required by your ISP.

5.

Click

Enter

to accept the settings and continue.