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SpeedStream SpeedStream SpeedStream SpeedStream
4-Port DSL/Cable Router
Model SS2604
Part No. 007-0113-001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1 Features of the DSL/Cable Router................................................................................... 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details...................................................................................................
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 77 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 77 General Problems ............................................................................................................ 77 Internet Access..............................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router, commonly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Network Printer - LAN users can s
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the DSL/Cable Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connec- tion) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Conferencing & Telephony Applications. Internet Telephony and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, are supported. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port n
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Introduction Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech- nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the DSL/Cable Rout
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide LAN Ports For each LAN port, there are 2 LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4) • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. Off • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre- sponding LAN (hub) port. • 100 • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT. • - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using Off 10BaseT, or no active connection. WAN Port Flashing - data is being transmitte
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Introduction 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On the router. 3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the Status (Red) LED blinks TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the Router is ready for use. WAN port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with (10BaseT) a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to 10/100BaseT L
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router. Requirements • DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP, for shared Internet access. • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT CAT5 network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors • TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported: • Windows 95/98/ME • Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP • Unix (L
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Installation 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the DSL/Cable Router. Use the ca- ble supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. . 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the DSL/Cable Router. 5. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Power on the Printer. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the DSL/Cable Router and power up the router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a differ
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the DSL/Cable Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructio
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Setup Configuration Program The DSL/Cable Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and config- ure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the DSL/Cable Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Router. The PC and the DSL/Cable Router must
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Router does not respond, check the following: • The DSL/Cable Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.254.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address. (See ne
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the DSL/Cable Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types and associated data are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide DSL Modems Connection Details Data Required Type PPPoE You connect to the ISP only Username and password. when required. The IP Note that this is the Username and address is allocated auto- password for Internet access, not matically. for E-mail. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. • Your IP Address Check if were you allocated an IP Address by your ISP. • If so, select "Fixed IP add
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Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in the future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 4: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ign
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the DSL/Cable Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use IP Address the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is sta
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Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The DSL/Cable Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/Me and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows set
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the DSL/Cable Router. Figure 6: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the DSL/Cable Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 7: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for the DSL/Cable Router, as set on the Password scree
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Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Printer configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for: • Internet access via the DSL/Cable Router • Sharing the Printer connected to the DSL/Cable Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The DSL/Cable Route
