Siemens SpeedStream-6520 User Manual

Speedstream 6520

Included:

ADSL/2+

Getting the Most out of your

Aussie Broadband ADSL Service

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• Getting Connected

• Configuring your ADSL modem

• Common Setup Connection Difficulties

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• Filters and why they are needed

• Internet Speeds Explained

• DSL Troubleshooting Tips and more…

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Table of Contents

The Welcome Letter ...........................................................................4

Filters – Why are they Needed?..........................................................4

Getting Connected… ...........................................................................4

Configuring your ADSL modem ...........................................................6

ADSL & Your Telephone Service........................................................10

Common Setup Connection Difficulties.............................................11

Internet Speed: Some Basics.............................................................11

Internet Speed: How to Carry out A Speed Test................................12

Internet Speed: What Affects It?.......................................................12

Positioning your modem..................................................................13

Setting up your Wireless Network ....................................................13

Connecting to your Wireless Network ..............................................17

DSL Troubleshooting Tips..................................................................20

Before Contacting the Helpdesk, Please Carry Out the following......24

Contact Aussie Broadband................................................................24

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The welcome letter

If you have not already, you will receive a Welcome Letter from Aussie Broadband. This includes
details such as your username, passwords and email addresses. We recommend that you keep this
letter in a safe place near your computer, as it holds important information that you may need in
the future.

Filters – why are they needed?

Connecting line filters to your ADSL service may be one of the most tedious parts of the setup but it
is also one of the most important! An ADSL filter is a small plastic box with a short lead that plugs
into your phone socket and has two outputs, one for your ADSL modem and the other for a
telephone.

Due to the fact that your Aussie Broadband ADSL service and normal Voice Telephone Service
operate on the same copper cable, an ADSL Filter is required to keep these systems apart to stop
the signals from interfering with each other. Aussie Broadband recommends the Australian
manufactured C10 Communications Pty Ltd filters, which can be obtained by contacting us.

You will need to install one line filter for each device that is connected to a telephone socket

Aussie Broadband recommends that a centrally located filter/splitter is installed if you have:

• More than 3 telephone devices connected to the one telephone line (i.e. all on the same
telephone number).

• Answering machines.

• Fax machines.

• A home alarm system.

• Any other device that could potentially cause interference on the line.

The Central filter/splitter will isolate the premises cabling from your ADSL modem. A Centrally
located splitter must be installed by a suitably qualified installation technician.

Getting Connected

Your existing ADSL modem needs to be configured for your new ADSL service.

To connect your modem:

1. Make sure that all the devices that you are working with are powered down. This includes
your computer and the modem. If you have a modem connected that is not the one originally
specified during your application, please disconnect it.

NOTE:

Line Filters must be installed onto all telephone wall sockets before you proceed with this Process.

For More Information on Line Filters, see the “Filters – Why are they needed?” section above.

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2. Connect one end of the phone cable to the DSL port on the back of the modem.

3. Connect the other end of the phone cable into the telephone wall socket where the ADSL
Service has been connected.

4. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your computer’s Ethernet adapter.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the
modem.

5. Connect the power adapter to the modem’s power port and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.

6. Switch on the modem. The Power and Ethernet lights on your modem should now be on.

7. Power on your computer.

You have successfully connected up your Speedstream ADSL Gateway.

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Congratulations!

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Configuring your ADSL modem

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1. Open your preferred browser (EG: Internet Explorer, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox).

NOTE:

2. Put your cursor in the address bar.

3. Type 10.0.0.138 then press Enter or Go.

4. You will be taken to a login screen. By default the username is admin and the password is

5. You will be taken to the modem configuration home page.

The images below are shown using Internet Explorer. Your browser may appear slightly different.

admin (CaSe SeNsItIvE). Then press Login.

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6. Click ISP Connection.

7. Click Advanced Settings.

8. Click Configure the ATM Virtual Circuit.

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9. Click Delete for all items in the list until it is empty.

10. Click Add a new VC. Use the following settings.

VPI 8
VCI 35
Encapsulation Type LLC
Traffic Class Unspecified Bit Rate

11.Click Finish.

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