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C
HAPTER
3
C
ONFIGURING
THE
S
PEED
S
TREAM
2602
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
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
– View the WAN/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.
•
Simple Setup
– Restrict management access based on a specific password, set the local time zone for log
entries and client filtering, and configure the WAN settings.
•
Advanced Setup
– Configure LAN settings, firewall protection, virtual server, special applications,
client filtering, and various other settings.
•
Tools
– Reset the SpeedStream 2602, restore the factory settings, or upgrade on-board firmware.
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•
Help
– View descriptions of menu items, troubleshooting tips, glossary of terms, and contact information
for SpeedStream support, driver updates, Web site, and FTP site.
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 or change the administrator
password.
•
Set Time Zone
– Select the local time zone.
•
WAN
– Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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
- The IP address is obtained automatically.
•
Static IP Address
- Your ISP has assigned you a static (or fixed) IP address.
•
PPP over Ethernet
- Some ISPs require PPPoE to connect to their services.
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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
. Use this address
when registering
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.

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