Siemens 4200 User Manual

Part # 007-4023-001

Quick-Start Guide

SpeedStream®
4200 Modem
PPPoE Modem
Router

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Before you begin,

Verify that the following items came with your DSL kit:

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1 SpeedStream® Device

2 Documentation

3 Software Manual CD-ROM

+ USB drivers

4 Power supply

5 USB cable

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Your service provider may include an Ethernet adapter, a line lter, and a wall-mount
lter in your DSL kit. If you received any of these items, follow the instructions
provided in this guide for basic installation. If you need further assistance installing
these items, please contact your service provider.

A PCI Ethernet adapter

B Line lter(s)

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6 RJ-45 Straight-through

Ethernet cable

7 RJ-11 DSL cable

C Wall-mount lter

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Step 1 >

Install Line Filters

Stand-alone Line Filter

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Wall-mount Filter

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Devices such as fax machines, caller
ID boxes, or phones that share
the same phone line as your DSL
account require a line lter, which
prevents noise from disrupting the
DSL signal on the phone line. Filters
can be in the form of a stand-alone
line lter or a wall-mount lter.

Stand-alone Line Filter

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For each device that shares the
DSL phone line:

1. Unplug the device’s cord from
the phone jack.

2. Plug the lter into the
phone jack.

3. Plug the phone cord (or other
device cord) into the lter.

Wall-mount Filter

For a wall-mount phone, install a
wall-mount lter.

1. Remove the phone.

2. Connect the wall-mount lter
to the wall plate.

3. Reconnect the phone.

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Step 2 >

Choose an Installation Method

The SpeedStream® device may be connected to either an existing USB port or an Ethernet
port. If you choose to attach the SpeedStream® device via the Ethernet interface, it is only
necessary to complete the steps in Option A. Otherwise, proceed directly to Option B for
USB installation.

Option A >

Ethernet Installation Method

Install Ethernet Adapter

You will need to install an Ethernet
adapter if your computer does not
already have one installed. Refer to
your Ethernet adapter manufacturer’s
documentation for complete
installation instructions.

Connect the SpeedStream® Device

1. Connect the straight-
through Ethernet cable
(RJ-45) to the Ethernet
port on the SpeedStream®
device (yellow port).

2. Connect the other end
of the straight-through
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
to the Ethernet port
on your computer.

3. Plug the DSL cable (RJ-11)
into the DSL port on the
SpeedStream® device
(gray port).

4. Plug the other end of
the DSL cable (RJ-11)
into the phone jack.

5. Plug the power adapter
into the power outlet
and SpeedStream® device
(black port).

6. Ensure the SpeedStream®
device is powered on (power
switch located on right side
of back panel).

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Internet connection

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RJ-11 DSL cable

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Power supply

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Ethernet connection
to computer RJ-45
Straight-through
Ethernet cable

You have completed the installation of your SpeedStream®
hardware. There is no software installation required when
using the Ethernet connection method. If you have the
router model, proceed to Step 3 to congure your router
and connect to the Internet.

Optional:
use crossover
(Xover) cable when
connecting to a hub
or switch without an
“uplink” port

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Hub

Option B >
USB Installation Method

Connect the SpeedStream® Device

1. Connect the USB cable to the
USB port at the rear of the
SpeedStream® device (blue port).

2. Connect the other end to the USB
port on your computer.

3. Plug the DSL cable (RJ-11) into the
DSL port on the SpeedStream® device.

4. Plug the other end of the cable
(RJ-11) into the phone jack.

5. Plug the power adapter into the
power outlet and SpeedStream®
device.

6. Ensure the SpeedStream® device is
powered on (power switch located
on right side of back panel).

RJ-11 DSL cable

You have completed the installation of your SpeedStream® DSL hardware.

Install the USB driver software on your PC using one of the procedures below.

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Internet connection

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USB connection
to computer

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Power supply

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Windows USB Driver Installation

Software Installation

You will need to install USB drivers, if you are connecting the SpeedStream® device to your computer
via the USB port.
Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® Millennium Edition
(Me), or Windows® XP; 32 MB RAM; Pentium-compatible 166 MHz or faster processor; 12 MB available
hard disk space.

1. Insert the SpeedStream® Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. This will
automatically start the software installation program. Follow the on-screen
directions to complete the software installation.

2. After the USB driver is installed, continue with PC Conguration Procedures
described on the next page.

If the software installation program does not automatically start, you can manually start it using the
following procedure.

1. Click Start > Run.

2. Browse to setup.exe on the CD and double-click it. This will start the software installation program.

3. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the software installation.

Before installing the software, make sure your PC is equipped with the following:

Macintosh USB Driver Installation

Software Installation

Before installing the software, make sure your Mac is running OS 8.6 or above. This procedure will
restart your computer to complete the installation.

1. Insert the SpeedStream® Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Open the SpeedStream® Icon from the desktop.

3. Click Readme.txt.

4. Follow the directions in the Readme.txt to complete the software installation.

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After the USB driver is installed, continue with PC Conguration Procedures described

on the next page.

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Step 3 >

PC Conguration Procedures

Windows Configuration

In order to setup the SpeedStream® device,
your PC must rst be congured to obtain an
IP address from a DHCP server. Follow the
procedure below:

Note: The following procedures cover conguration of a PC
running Windows XP. Please refer to the User Guide on the
CD-ROM for help conguring other operating systems.

1. Click Start > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network
Connections icon.

3. Double-click your Network Card.

4. Click Properties.

5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

6. Click Properties.

7. Select Obtain an IP address
automatically.

8. Select Obtain DNS server address
automatically.

9. Click OK and exit out of the Control Panel.

10. Congure Internet Access using the
procedure that follows.

Internet Access

Next, make sure your PC will use the
SpeedStream® device (and not Dial-Up
Networking) when connecting to the
Internet. Follow the procedure below:

1. Click Start > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Internet Options icon.

3. Click the Connections tab.

5. Click Next.

6. Select Connect to the Internet.

7. Click Next.

8. Select Setup my connection manually.

9. Click Next.

10. Select Connect using a broadband
connection that is always on.

11. Click Next.

12. Click Finish.

13. If you have a router, congure the router
using the Router Conguration procedure
that follows.

Router Conguration

Windows Me and XP users: If you have Universal
Plug and Play (UPnP) enabled, Windows may
detect the SpeedStream® device upon startup
and provide a shortcut to the device on the
desktop or system task tray. The icon will be
labeled as “Residential Gateway.” Double-click
the icon and skip to step 3.

1. Start your Web browser.

2. In the Address box, enter the following:

http://speedstream

3. When prompted for a username and
password, type admin for the password
only (username is not required).

4. Click Login and enter the username
and password provided by your service
provider.

5. Click Save

6. If additional conguration is desired,
select Setup to congure DHCP, rewall
settings, security options, and also to
view status and statistical information.

Note: If your Service Provider requires you to use separate
PPPoE client software, discontinue use of this software.
The SpeedStream® device will negotiate the PPPoE logon
to your service provider’s network.

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4. Click Setup.

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Congratulations! You have
completed the installation of
your SpeedStream® device.

Macintosh Conguration Procedures

Macintosh Configuration

In order to setup the SpeedStream® device, your computer must rst be congured to obtain
an IP address from a DHCP server.

Follow the procedure below for OSX:

1. Click Apple -> System Preferences.

2. Select the Network icon under the
Internet & Network section.

3. Select one of the following from the

Show drop-down menu:

• Built–in Ethernet if connecting

via Ethernet.

• Ethernet Adaptor [en0, en1,...]
if connecting via USB.

4. Select Using DHCP Server from the
Congure IPv4 drop-down menu.

5. Click Apply Now and exit out of
System Preferences window.

6. If you have a router, congure the
router using the Router Conguration
procedure that follows.

Follow the procedure below for OS9:

1. Click Apple -> Control Panels -> TCP/IP.

2. Select one of the following from the

Connect via drop-down menu:

• Ethernet or Ethernet

connecting via Ethernet.

• SpeedStream 5x Series if connecting
via USB.

3. Select Using DHCP Server from the
Congure drop-down menu.

4. Close window and save changes.

5. If you have a router, congure the
router using the Router Conguration
procedure that follows.

built–in

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Router Conguration

1. Start your Web browser.

2. In the Address box, enter the following:
http://speedstream

3. When prompted for a username and
password, type admin for the password
only (username is not required).

4. Click Login and enter the username
and password provided by your
service provider.

5. Click Save.

6. If additional conguration is desired,
select Setup to congure DHCP, rewall
settings, security options, and also to
view status and statistical information.

Congratulations! You have
completed the installation of
your SpeedStream® device.

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Troubleshooting

LED Off Green Blinking

Green

Power - Power not

applied

Ethernet - Power not

applied

- Ethernet link
not connected

DSL - Power not

applied

- DSL signal
not detected

USB - Power not

applied

- No USB
connection

Activity

- Power not
applied

- No LAN
data activity

Normal

N/A Self-test
system
operation

Ethernet link
connected

Ethernet trafc

owing in

either direction

DSL line is

DSL is training N/A N/A
trained and
ready for
trafc

USB
Connected

USB user trafc

owing in

either direction

N/A LAN user trafc

owing in

either direction

Red Blinking

Red/Green

Flash write
failure if red
for more than
30 seconds

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

in progress

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