Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5200, SpeedStream 5500, SpeedStream 5400 User Manual

SpeedStream

Router

User Guide

Series: 5100, 5200, 5400, 5500

Part No. 007-0820-001

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Contents

List of Illustrations .....................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................1

Hardware Description ...............................................................................................................................................1

About the SpeedStream Router.................................................................................................................................2

Features and Benefits............................................................................................................................................2

Firewall Security...................................................................................................................................................3

Session Tracking...................................................................................................................................................3

General Safety Guidelines.........................................................................................................................................3

Installing the Router....................................................................................................................................................4

Minimum System Requirements...............................................................................................................................4

Ethernet Port Connectivity (5100, 5200, 5400, 5500 series) ................................................................................4

USB Port Connectivity (5200, 5500 series)..........................................................................................................4

Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................................4

Basic Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................4

Recording System Settings...............................................................................................................................5

Installing Line Filters............................................................................................................................................5

In-Line Filter ....................................................................................................................................................5

Wall-Mount Filter.............................................................................................................................................6

Two-to-One Adapter ........................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the Cables ..........................................................................................................................................6

Ethernet Installation Method ............................................................................................................................7

USB Installation Method..................................................................................................................................8

Configuring Computer Network Settings..................................................................................................................9

Windows 95 / 98 / ME ..............................................................................................................................................9

Windows NT 4.0 .....................................................................................................................................................11

Windows 2000 ........................................................................................................................................................12

Windows XP ...........................................................................................................................................................13

Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................................14

Navigating the Web Interface..................................................................................................................................14

Screen Navigation Elements...............................................................................................................................15

Logging On to the Web Interface............................................................................................................................16

Entering the Network Password..............................................................................................................................17

Logging On to a PPP Session..................................................................................................................................17

Customizing Router Settings ....................................................................................................................................19

Host .........................................................................................................................................................................19

DHCP......................................................................................................................................................................19

IP Address Restrictions.......................................................................................................................................19

DHCP Configuration Options.............................................................................................................................20

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User Setup (System Login) .....................................................................................................................................22

Time Client..............................................................................................................................................................23

Time Client Configuration Options ....................................................................................................................23

Static Routes............................................................................................................................................................23

NAT/NAPT Server..................................................................................................................................................24

Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................................................................25

Port Forwarding Configuration Options.........................................................................................................25

Firewall ...................................................................................................................................................................27

Firewall Security Levels .....................................................................................................................................27

Firewall Snooze Control .....................................................................................................................................28

DMZ Settings......................................................................................................................................................28

DMZ Configuration Options ..........................................................................................................................28

Custom IP Filter Rules........................................................................................................................................30

Cloning a Rule Definition...............................................................................................................................30

Creating Custom IP Filter Rules.....................................................................................................................31

ADS (Attack Detection System).........................................................................................................................32

Background ....................................................................................................................................................33

Types of Attack ..............................................................................................................................................33

ADS Configuration Options ...........................................................................................................................34

RFC2684 .................................................................................................................................................................36

RFC2684 Configuration Options........................................................................................................................36

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) .............................................................................................................................37

UPnP Configuration Options ..............................................................................................................................37

Bridge Mode............................................................................................................................................................37

RIP (Routing Information Protocol)........................................................................................................................38

RIP ......................................................................................................................................................................38

LAN Servers............................................................................................................................................................39

System Log..............................................................................................................................................................39

System Log Configuration Options ....................................................................................................................40

Reboot .....................................................................................................................................................................40

Reset........................................................................................................................................................................41

Firmware Update.....................................................................................................................................................41

Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................................................42

Viewing Status Screens .............................................................................................................................................43

System Summary ....................................................................................................................................................43

Interface Map ..........................................................................................................................................................44

Firewall Log............................................................................................................................................................44

System Log..............................................................................................................................................................44

Status and Statistics Screens ...................................................................................................................................45

ATM/AAL Status/Statistics................................................................................................................................45

DSL Status/Statistics...........................................................................................................................................46

Ethernet Status/Statistics.....................................................................................................................................46

USB Status/Statistics ..........................................................................................................................................47

Routes .................................................................................................................................................................47

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Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................48

Basic Troubleshooting Steps...................................................................................................................................48

Interpreting the LED Display..................................................................................................................................48

Resolving Specific Issues........................................................................................................................................49

POST Failure (red pwr LED)..............................................................................................................................49

Contacting Technical Support.................................................................................................................................50

Appendix A: Configuration Data Sheets .................................................................................................................51

Administrative User Setup ......................................................................................................................................51

Attack Detection System.........................................................................................................................................51

DHCP......................................................................................................................................................................51

Firewall – Custom IP Filter Configuration..............................................................................................................52

Firewall - DMZ .......................................................................................................................................................53

Firewall – Level ......................................................................................................................................................54

Firewall – Snooze Control.......................................................................................................................................54

Host .........................................................................................................................................................................54

LAN IP....................................................................................................................................................................54

NAT/NAPT.............................................................................................................................................................54

Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................................................................55

PPP Login ...............................................................................................................................................................55

RIP ..........................................................................................................................................................................56

Static Route .............................................................................................................................................................56

System Log..............................................................................................................................................................57

Time Client..............................................................................................................................................................57

UPnP .......................................................................................................................................................................57

Appendix B: Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................58

Appendix C: Firewall Security Levels .....................................................................................................................59

Appendix D: Acronyms and Technical Concepts ...................................................................................................62

Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................................62

Technical Concepts .................................................................................................................................................64

Index ...........................................................................................................................................................................68

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List of Illustrations

Illustrations in this document were taken from the Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ browser. If you

Note

are using a different browser, your actual screens may differ somewhat from those shown.

Administrative User Setup screen...................................................................................................... 16, 22

ATM/AAL Status/Statistics screen .......................................................................................................... 45

Attack Detection System Configuration screen ...................................................................................... 35

Change to Bridge Mode screen................................................................................................................. 38

Configuration Data Sheets .....................................................................................................................51-57

DHCP Configuration screen..................................................................................................................... 21

Diagnostics screen...................................................................................................................................... 42

DSL Status/Statistics screen...................................................................................................................... 46

Efficient Networks SpeedStream Ethernet Adapter Properties (Windows 2000) dialog box ............. 12

Enter Network Password dialog box........................................................................................................ 17

Ethernet Installation Method illustration...................................................................................................... 7

Ethernet Status/Statistics screen .............................................................................................................. 46

Firewall - Custom IP Filter Configuration screen.................................................................................. 31

Firewall – DMZ Configuration screen..................................................................................................... 29

Firewall – Level Configuration screen..................................................................................................... 28

Firewall Log screen ................................................................................................................................... 44

Firewall – Snooze Control screen............................................................................................................. 28

Host Configuration screen ........................................................................................................................ 19

In-Line Filter Installation illustration........................................................................................................... 5

Inserting Network Interface Card illustration............................................................................................... 7

Interface Map screen ................................................................................................................................. 44

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties (Windows 2000) dialog box...................................................... 13

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties (Windows XP) dialog box......................................................... 13

LED Display Table ..................................................................................................................................... 48

Login [PPP: Choose Connection] screen.................................................................................................... 17

Login [PPP: Options] screen ...................................................................................................................... 18

Microsoft TCP/IP Properties (Windows NT 4.0) dialog box............................................................ 11, 12

NAT/NAPT Configuration screen............................................................................................................ 24

Network (Windows 95/98/ME) dialog box.................................................................................................. 9

Network (Windows NT 4.0) dialog box .................................................................................................... 11

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Port Forwarding Configuration screen ............................................................................................. 25, 26

RFC2684 screen ......................................................................................................................................... 36

RIP Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 39

Routes – Current Routing Table................................................................................................................. 47

SpeedStream 5100, front panel illustration................................................................................................... 1

SpeedStream 5100, rear panel illustration.................................................................................................... 6

SpeedStream 5200, front panel illustration................................................................................................... 1

SpeedStream 5200, rear panel illustration.................................................................................................... 6

SpeedStream 5400, front panel illustration................................................................................................... 1

SpeedStream 5400, rear panel illustration.................................................................................................... 6

SpeedStream 5500, front panel illustration................................................................................................... 1

SpeedStream 5500, rear panel illustration.................................................................................................... 6

Static Route screen .................................................................................................................................... 23

System Log screen ............................................................................................................................... 40, 45

System Reboot screen.......................................................................................................................... 40, 42

System Summary screen ........................................................................................................................... 43

System Update – Local screen .................................................................................................................. 41

TCP/IP Properties (Windows 95/98/ME) dialog box............................................................................... 10

Time Client Configuration screen............................................................................................................ 23

Two-to-One Adapter Installation illustration................................................................................................ 6

Update Confirmation screen..................................................................................................................... 41

UPnP Configuration screen ...................................................................................................................... 37

USB Installation Method illustration ............................................................................................................ 8

USB Status/Statistics screen...................................................................................................................... 47

Wall-Mount Filter Installation illustration ................................................................................................... 5

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SpeedStream® Router with SecureRouteTM. Efficient Networks is
proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your computer or
local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

This manual covers the SpeedStream model series 5100, 5200, 5400 and 5500.

SpeedStream 5100 Series SpeedStream 5200 series

(1 Ethernet port, no USB port) (1 Ethernet port, 1 USB port)

SpeedStream 5400 Series SpeedStream 5500 series

(4 Ethernet ports, no USB port) (4 Ethernet ports, 1 USB port)

Hardware Description

The LED display panel on the front of your SpeedStream router displays system power and port
indicators that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The rear panel provides port
connections for Ethernet, DSL, USB (5200, 5500 series), and the power connection. The recessed Reset
button is located on the bottom of the router.

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About the SpeedStream Router

Your SpeedStream router provides high-speed Internet and corporate network access to homes,
networked home offices, and small offices. In addition, if you are working from a branch office, the
router provides a fast and effective means of communicating over a remote LAN with the main office.
The SpeedStream router can also be used to connect the corporate local area network (LAN) to the
Internet over the wide area network (WAN).

Features and Benefits

Effortless installation via configurable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) integration with an intuitive

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graphical user interface (GUI) on UPnP-supported operating systems (Windows ME and XP).

Intuitive Web-based management interface to simplify operation and support.

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Ethernet connectivity (all models) to the Internet or network through a network interface card (NIC),

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providing full 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) bandwidth to the port.

USB connectivity (5200, 5500 series) providing added flexibility of connecting your computer via the

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Ethernet or USB port.

Support for G.lite and full-rate DSL ensures compatibility with most DSL networks.

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Multiple computers can share a single DSL connection through the integrated switch ports, each

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providing full- or half-duplex data transmission (5400, 5500 series).

Firewall Security with four conveniently pre-set standard levels of firewall security (Off, Low,

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Medium, High), an ICSA-compliant mode, and a custom setting for advanced users.

Stateful Inspection Firewall that provides many security features such as blocking common hacker

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attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP
port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.

Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) and a secure firewall to protect your data while your

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computer is connected to the Internet.

Port Forwarding to provide more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP

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addresses without affecting outside access to your network.

Virtual Private Network that allows remote users to establish a secure connection to a corporate

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network by setting pass-through of the three most commonly used VPN protocols: PPTP, L2TP and
IPSec.

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Firewall Security

The firewall in the SpeedStream router is a stateful packet inspection filter that works at the IP level. The
firewall consists of an IP packet filtering mechanism, a Network Address Port Translator (NAPT), and a
Network Address Translator (NAT). When the NAPT/NAT feature is enabled, the local (unreachable) IP
addressing used in the LAN automatically protects it from access. Even when NAPT/NAT is disabled and
the LAN is accessible from the WAN, you can configure the firewall to protect the LAN from external
attacks by creating custom filters to fine-tune access control.

Note Firewall and NAPT/NAT are not the same thing; but a NAPT/NAT system works like a firewall and

is often considered to be one. In the specific context of SpeedStream routers and their associated Web
management interfaces, the term “firewall” refers to IP packet filtering (stateful inspection, etc.).
However, in the generic sense of firewall functionality, SpeedStream products also include NAT and
NAPT.

The firewall includes the following high-level, industry-standard features:

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Port forwarding through NAPT/NAT.

Numerous Application Level Gateways (ALGs) for proper NAPT/NAT functioning.

Stateful IP filtering with sophisticated rules database.

Automatic and protocol-specific session tracking.

Preconfigured and custom firewall levels.

Virtual DMZ.

Firewall logging with Network Time Protocol and SysLog support.

Attack Detection System (ADS).

Session Tracking

Some protocols, such as FTP, require secondary network connections on ports other than the main control
port. These connections are usually made using port numbers in the dynamic range (> 1024). The
SpeedStream firewall allows traffic on such secondary sessions without manual configuration.

General Safety Guidelines

When using the SpeedStream router, observe the following safety guidelines:

Never install telephone wiring during a storm.

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Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. Lightening increases the risk of electrical shock.

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Do not install telephone jacks in wet locations and never use the product near water.

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Do not exceed the maximum power load ratings for the product; otherwise, you risk dangerous

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overloading of the power circuit.

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Installing the Router

Minimum System Requirements

At a minimum, your computer must be equipped with the following.

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Ethernet Port Connectivity

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A network interface card (NIC) that supports Ethernet 10/100Base-T full-/half-duplex.

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Operating system that supports TCP/IP.

Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 5.0 or later.

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USB Port Connectivity

If connecting to the router via USB, your computer must meet manufacturer’s minimum requirements and
be equipped with the following:

32 MB RAM

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Pentium-compatible 166 MHz processor (or faster)

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12 MB available hard disk space

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Windows 98 or later operating system

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Important! Your specific configuration may vary slightly from the instructions and illustrations in this
chapter. Refer to your Service Provider’s documentation or contact them for questions regarding your
configuration.

(5100, 5200, 5400, 5500 series)

(5200, 5500 series)

Hardware Installation

You may position the SpeedStream router at any convenient location in your office or home. No special
wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however, comply with the safety guidelines
specified in the General Safety Guidelines.

Basic Installation Procedure

Install line filters if necessary.

1.

Connect the cables.

2.

Plug the router into the electrical outlet; then verify port status.

3.

Install USB drivers if necessary (5200, 5500 series).

4.

Configure network settings on your computer.

5.

Configure the router via the Web-based management interface.

6.

Reboot the computer if prompted.

7.

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Recording System Settings

Another important step is to record the current router configuration in the worksheets provided in
Appendix A, “Configuration Data Sheets.” Although the router is already configured for your particular
network, it is important to record this configuration in case it must be restored for any reason, or if you
make changes to the default settings and need to restore them at any point.

Installing Line Filters

This section may not apply to you. Consult your provider if you are unsure.

Note

Because DSL shares your telephone line, you may need to separate the two signals so they do not
interfere with each other. A line filter (may be included with some models) prevents DSL traffic from
disrupting the voice signal on the telephone line, and vice versa. Follow the procedures below to install
line filters on any device (telephones, fax machines, caller ID boxes) that shares the same telephone line
with your DSL.

You will need one of these type filters to connect between the telephone and the wall plate:

In-line filter: For use with standard desktop telephones.

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Wall-mount filter: For use with wall-mounted telephones.

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You may also need a two-to-one adapter if you want to connect more than one device to the telephone
wall plate.

Important!

correct direction, as illustrated below.

DSL performance may be significantly degraded if the line filters are not installed in the

In-Line Filter

For each device sharing the same telephone line:

1. Unplug the device’s cord from the telephone

jack.

2. Plug the filter into the telephone jack.

3. Plug the telephone cord (or other device cord)

into the filter.

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Wall-Mount Filter

For a wall-mounted telephone, install a wall
mount filter:

1. Remove the telephone.

2. Connect the wall mount filter to the wall

plate.

3. Reconnect the telephone.

If your DSL router and another device will share
the same telephone jack, install a two-to-one
adapter:

Plug a two-to-one adapter into the telephone

1.

jack.

Plug a line filter into one of the sockets of the

2.

two-to-one adapter. The other socket will be
used to connect the DSL cable.

Plug the device cord into the line filter.

3.

Connecting the Cables

You can connect your SpeedStream router to an existing Ethernet port on your computer. Some models
provide the added flexibility of connecting to your computer’s Ethernet port, USB port, or both.
Determine the cable to use for your physical connection, and then follow the instructions below for the
appropriate installation method.

Two-to-One Adapter

SpeedStream 5100 series

SpeedStream 5400 series

SpeedStream 5200 series

SpeedStream 5500 series

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Ethernet Installation Method

To connect the SpeedStream router via the Ethernet
interface, your computer must have an Ethernet
adapter (network interface card, or “NIC”) installed. If
your computer does not have this adapter, you will
need to install it before proceeding further. Refer to
the Ethernet adapter documentation for complete
installation instructions.

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1. Make sure the router is not plugged in to the electrical outlet.

2. Connect the Ethernet straight-through cable to the Ethernet port on the router.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.

4. Plug the telephone cable into the DSL port on the router.

5. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack.

If using a two-to-one adapter, plug the cable into the open socket.

Note

6. Plug the power adapter into the router and the electrical outlet.

When using the Ethernet installation method, you do not have to install any software. Refer to your
Internet Service Provider’s instructions for installing their software and/or connecting to the Internet.

You can now configure the TCP/IP settings as detailed in the next chapter.

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USB Installation Method

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1. Ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements for USB installation.

2. Make sure the router is not plugged in to the electrical outlet.

3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the router.

4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

5. Plug the telephone cable into the DSL port on the router.

6. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack.

If using the two-to-one adapter, plug the cable into the open socket.

Note

7. Plug the router power adapter into the router and then into the electrical outlet.

Note The Plug and Play process for installing the USB drivers begins as soon as you turn on your

computer and it discovers the router. To install the USB drivers, insert the SpeedStream CD-ROM and
follow the on-screen instructions.

You can now configure the TCP/IP settings as detailed in the next chapter.

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Configuring Computer Network Settings

To access the Internet through the SpeedStream router, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your
computer. If TCP/IP is not already installed on your computer, refer to your system documentation or
online help for instructions.

The default network settings for the SpeedStream router are:

IP Address: 192.168.254.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Windows 95 / 98 / ME

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,

point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.

The Windows Control Panel displays.

2. In Control Panel, double-click Network.

The Network dialog box displays.

3. On the Configuration tab of the Network

dialog box, select the TCP/IP entry for
your Ethernet adapter; then click
Properties.

The TCP/IP Properties dialog box
displays.

The components list for your

Note

computer may differ from this screenshot.

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4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box,

click the IP Address tab.

5. On the IP Address tab, make sure that

Obtain IP address automatically and
Detect connection to network media are

selected.

6. Click the DNS Configuration tab.

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7. On the DNS Configuration tab, make
sure that Disable DNS is selected.

8. Click OK twice to save your settings.

9. Reboot your computer if prompted.

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Windows NT 4.0

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then
point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.

The Windows Control Panel displays.

2. In Control Panel, double-click Network.

The Network dialog box displays.

3. On the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP
Protocol, and then click Properties.

The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog
box displays.

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4. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog
box, make sure that the correct network
adapter is selected in the Adapter menu
and that Obtain an IP address from a

DHCP server is selected; then click OK.

Your network adapter may differ

Note

from this illustration.

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5. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties
dialog box, click the DNS tab.

6. On the DNS tab, delete any IP addresses
listed in the DNS Service Search Order
box.

7. Click OK twice to save your settings.

8. Reboot your computer if prompted.

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Windows 2000

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,
then point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.

The Windows Control Panel displays.

2. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections.

If the Ethernet card in your computer is
installed correctly, the Local Area
Connection icon will be present.

3. Right-click on your Local Area
Connection (LAN), and then click
Properties.

The Local Area Connection
Properties dialog box displays.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
then click Properties.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box displays

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Your network adapter may differ

Note

from this illustration.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties dialog box, make sure that
Obtain IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically are selected.

6. Click OK twice to save your settings.

7. Reboot your computer if prompted.

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Windows XP

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click Control Panel, and then click Network and
Internet Connections.

2. Click Network Connections, then click
Local Area Connection, and then select
Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box displays.

3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
check box, and then click Properties.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box displays.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties dialog box, ensure that Obtain
IP address automatically and Obtain
DNS server address automatically are

selected.

5. Click OK twice to save your settings.

6. Reboot your computer if prompted

You can now configure the SpeedStream router as detailed in “Configuring the Router.”

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Getting Started

By this point, you should have completed the following:

Connected the router.

•

Verified that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on all computers in your network. (If you need to install

•

TCP/IP, refer to your system documentation or Windows Help.)

Configured the network settings on those computers.

•

You can now easily configure the SpeedStream router from the convenient Web-based management
interface. From your Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions 4.0 or
above), you will log in to the interface to define system parameters, change password settings, view status
screens to monitor network conditions, and control the router and its ports.

Navigating the Web Interface

Depending on which model you are configuring, the Web-based management interface may include

Note

these menu items:

At first login, displays the Administrative User Setup screen; after first

Home

login, displays the System Summary screen.

Login If PPP session(s) have been configured, allows you to enter or modify

the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) user name and password. If not
connected, displays disconnect status.

Advanced Setup

Access advanced features to configure custom settings. Unless you have

a specific need to change the settings, you should leave them as their
defaults. To change some of these settings, you may need to acquire
information from your ISP or network administrator.

Enter host IP address and netmask, default router and host name.

Host

Enable or disable DHCP; specify DHCP parameters.

DHCP

Change system user name and password.

User

Time Client

Configure Time Client parameters to automatically synchronize system

internal date and time.

Static Routes

NAT/NAPT

View or configure static routes.

Enable or disable NAT mode, view NAT table, add or edit NAT table

entries.

Port Forwarding

Firewall

Setup and control firewall settings.

View, add, or edit NAPT table entries.

Level Specify firewall level.

Snooze Configure firewall snooze control.

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DMZ View current DMZ status and host IP address, disable or enable Virtual

DMZ, specify DMZ host IP address.

IP Filter Rules View, add or change custom filter rules.

Log View log listing of all firewall activity including record of any denial of

access, reason code and description string.

ADS Configure the Attack Detection System (ADS).

UPnP

RFC2684

Bridge Mode

RIP

LAN Servers

Status and Statistics

System Summary

System Log

ATM/AAL

DSL

Ethernet

USB

Routes

Diagnostics

Access interface tools.

Tools

Configure settings for RFC2684 (multi-protocol encapsulation over

View system and connections summary data.

View system and PPP connection data.

View system activity entries.

View ATM and AAL5 connection data.

View DSL connection data.

View Ethernet connection data.

View USB connection data (5200, 5500 series).

Configure Universal Plug and Play options.

AAL5).

Enable bridge mode.

Configure Router Information Protocol.

Configure non-standard port values for LAN servers.

View all static and dynamic IP routes known by router.

Perform DSL diagnostics.

Interface Map

Reboot

Update

View current interface configuration.

Reboot router.

Install updated system firmware.

Screen Navigation Elements

The Web management interface provides several screens that allow you to change settings and view
system status. Although the navigation elements on the screens vary according, the common elements
may include:

• Apply

Initializes setting changes you have entered.

• Cancel

Deletes any changes you have entered and resets that data to its previous value.

• Clear / Clear Stats

On a page where you can select an item from the table to edit, resets the form back to a blank state.

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• Reset

Invokes the standard “reset” functionality of HTML form, resetting the form contents back to the
initialized values originally displayed.

• Save Settings

Initializes the settings you have entered.

Logging On to the Web Interface

The first time you log on to the Web interface, you will be required to enter a system password in the
Administrative User Setup screen. You will also have the option of changing the user name from the
default setting of admin. After your initial log on, the System Summary or PPP Login [Choose
Connection] screen will display, depending on your connection.

To log on to the Web interface for the first time:

In your Microsoft Internet Explorer

1.

Address bar or Netscape Navigator
Location bar, enter the default router IP

address: http://192.168.254.254

The Administrative User Setup screen
displays.

2. You may accept the default user name

admin, or enter a new user name in the
User Name box. The user name is case-

sensitive.

3. Enter a password in the New Password box; then enter the same password in the Confirm New
Password box.

You must enter a password before proceeding. Both user name and password are case-sensitive.

Note

Be sure to record your user name and password. You will need to use them when you log on again.

Important!

Any keystroke or combination of keystrokes can be used as a password. For example, the

Delete shortcut key combination, CTRL+X, would be accepted as a valid password character.

4. Select the login security level you prefer:

•

Require admin login to access entire Web site:
Before you can access any screen in the Web interface, you must log in with your network user
name and password. (Security level = High)

•

Require admin login to access configuration pages:
Before you can access any screen in the Web interface that allows you to make configuration
changes, you must log in with your network user name and password. (Security level = Medium)

•

Do not require admin login:
After you log in for the first time, you will not be required to log in again at any screen. (Security
level = Low)

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