Sony Network Router SS2624 User Manual

SpeedStream®  
Wireless DSL/Cable Router  
Model SS2624  
Part No. 007-0311-001  
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 83  
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 83  
General Problems ............................................................................................................ 83  
Internet Access................................................................................................................. 83  
Printing............................................................................................................................. 84  
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 87  
SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router .................................................................... 87  
APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................................. 88  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
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This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Wireless 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 Wireless DSL/Cable Router is a multi-  
function device providing the following services:  
Wireless LAN Access Point for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)  
specifications.  
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.  
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.  
Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the SpeedStream Router.  
Figure 1: SpeedStream Router  
Features of the DSL/Cable Router  
The SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully  
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.  
Internet Access Features  
Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the  
DSL/Cable Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Ad-  
dresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address  
Translation).  
DSL & Cable Modem Support. The DSL/Cable Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port  
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup-  
ported.  
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PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE  
(PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con-  
nection" type services.  
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.  
Wireless Features  
Standards Compliant. The Wireless DSL/Cable Router complies with the IEEE802.11b  
(DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.  
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit  
and 128 Bit keys are supported.  
Access Control. The Access Control feature can ensure that only trusted Wireless  
Stations can access your LAN.  
Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed  
quickly and easily.  
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 that use non-standard connections or port  
numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such appli-  
cations is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.  
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your  
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.  
DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way  
communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to  
run programs that are incompatible with Firewalls.  
URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.  
Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.  
VPN Support. VPN (Virtual Private Networking) connections using PPTP and IPSec are  
transparently supported - no configuration is required.  
LAN Features  
4-Port Switching Hub. The DSL/Cable Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT-  
switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.  
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP  
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The DSL/Cable Router can act as a DHCP  
Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.  
Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,  
via the Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing ta-  
ble.  
Network Printer. The printer attached to the DSL/Cable Router becomes a "Network  
Printer", available to all Windows and Linux (Unix) clients on your LAN.  
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Configuration & Management  
Easy Setup. Use your Web browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration.  
Remote Management. The DSL/Cable Router can be managed from any PC on your  
LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the  
Internet.  
UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-  
figuration of the DSL/Cable Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.  
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 Router.  
Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-  
ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from  
external sources.  
Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your  
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth  
and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The DSL/Cable Router  
incorporates protection against DoS attacks.  
Package Contents  
The following items should be included:  
SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router (SS2624)  
Wireless Antenna  
Power Adapter  
Quick Start Guide  
CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Printer Port Driver for Windows®  
Extended Warranty/Product Registration Card  
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact SpeedStream Technical  
Support for assistance.  
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Physical Details  
LEDs  
The front panel contains the following LEDs.  
Power  
Status  
On - Normal operation.  
Off - No power  
On - Error condition.  
Off - Normal operation.  
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, or when the Firmware is being  
upgraded.  
For each LAN port, there are 2 LEDs  
LAN Ports  
(1, 2, 3, 4)  
Link/Act  
On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.  
Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.  
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-  
sponding LAN (hub) port.  
100  
On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.  
Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using  
10BaseT, or no active connection.  
WAN Port  
Wireless  
Flashing - data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.  
Off - no data is being transferred.  
On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for  
use.  
Off - No Wireless connection available.  
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access  
point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.  
Print Act  
Print Err  
On - Connection to printer established.  
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.  
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.  
On - Printer error detected.  
Off - No printer error detected.  
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Rear Panel  
Figure 2: Rear Panel  
Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it  
here.  
Printer Port  
Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical position.  
This button has three (3) functions:  
Aerial Antenna  
Reset Button  
Reboot. When pressed and released, the DSL/Cable Router will  
reboot (restart).  
Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic  
print-out will be sent to the attached printer.  
Ensure the printer is ready.  
Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diag-  
nostic printing.  
Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear  
ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.  
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:  
1. Power Off the router  
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.  
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a  
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard CAT5 UTP  
LAN cable.  
WAN port  
(10BaseT)  
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect to your PCs.  
Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.  
10/100BaseT  
LAN connectors  
If no Uplink push-button is present, all 4 LAN ports are capable of  
being connected to a hub with a straight-through cable.  
If an Uplink button is present, see the "Normal/Uplink" button  
function below.  
If this button is present, it allows LAN port 1 to be used as an Uplink  
Normal/Uplink  
Button- Optional port for connecting directly to another hub.  
When depressed (in), then the "LAN 1" port becomes an "Uplink" port,  
and must be connected to a normal port on another Hub.  
If this button is extended (out), then the "LAN 1" port acts as a normal  
LAN port.  
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.  
Power port  
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Chapter 2  
Installation  
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This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream Wireless  
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 (LPD printing)  
Procedure  
Figure 3: Installation Diagram  
1. Choose an Installation Site  
Select a suitable place on the network to install the DSL/Cable Router.  
Ensure both the DSL/Cable Router and the DSL or Cable modem are powered OFF.  
2. Connect LAN Cables  
Use standard 10/100 CAT5 network cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on  
the DSL/Cable Router.  
Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.  
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The wired LAN connection, rather than the Wireless  
interface, is preferred for first-time router setup.  
Once the Wireless configuration is correct, the Wireless  
interface can be used for any further configuration.  
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. Attach Antenna  
Attach the supplied wireless antenna to the connector provided on the back of the  
DSL/Cable Router. Secure the antenna by turning the grooved or ridged ring on the an-  
tenna until snug (Do not over tighten).  
5. Connect Printer Cable  
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the  
DSL/Cable Router.  
6. 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.  
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage  
7. Check the LEDs  
The Status LED should flash, then turn On. If it stays On, or flashing, there is a hardware  
error.  
For each active LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON  
The WAN LED should be ON.  
The Wireless LED should be ON.  
The Print Act LED should be ON.  
For more information, refer to LEDs in Chapter 1.  
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Chapter 3  
Setup  
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This Chapter provides details of the Setup process.  
Overview  
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:  
Internet Access  
LAN configuration  
Wireless 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 be required, depending on which features and functions of the  
DSL/Cable Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the  
required functions.  
To Do this:  
Refer to:  
Configure PCs on your LAN.  
Chapter 4:  
PC Configuration  
Check DSL/Cable Router's operation and Status.  
Chapter 5:  
Operation and Status  
Use any of the following Internet features:  
Chapter 6:  
Advanced Features  
Special Applications  
DMZ  
Virtual Servers  
Dynamic DNS  
Remote Management  
Use any of the following Advanced Configuration settings: Chapter 7  
Advanced Configuration  
Network Clients  
Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP)  
Security and Firewall settings  
Printer Port setup (for Linux/Unix only)  
Routing (RIP and static Routing)  
Firmware Upgrade  
Where use of a certain feature requires that  
PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this  
is also explained in the relevant chapter.  
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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 be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Router) or on the same LAN  
segment.  
The DSL/Cable Router must be installed and powered ON.  
If the DSL/Cable Router's default IP Address (192.168.254.254) is already used by another  
device, the other device must be turned OFF until the DSL/Cable Router is allocated a new  
IP Address during configuration.  
Connecting to the Wireless DSL/Cable Router  
Using UPnP  
If your Windows operating system supports UPnP, an icon for the DSL/Cable Router will  
appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering  
to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.  
Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Router, you can accept the desktop  
shortcut.  
Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My  
Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).  
Double - click the icon for the DSL/Cable Router (either on the Desktop, or in My Network  
Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of  
the initial configuration process.  
Using your Web Browser  
To establish a connection from your PC to the DSL/Cable Router:  
1. After installing the DSL/Cable Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already  
running, restart it.  
2. Start your Web browser.  
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the DSL/Cable Router, as in  
this example, which uses the DSL/Cable Router's default IP Address:  
HTTP://192.168.254.254  
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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 next item.)  
If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range  
192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253 to be compatible with the DSL/Cable  
Router's default IP Address of 192.168.254.254. Also, the Network Mask must  
be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on  
checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.  
Ensure that your PC and the DSL/Cable Router are on the same network  
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)  
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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 an Internet connection can be  
established.  
If the connection fails, check your data, the Cable or DSL modem, and all connec-  
tions.  
When you exit the Wizard, you will see the Home screen. If you wish to run the Wiz-  
ard again at any time, use the "Setup Wizard" button on the main menu.  
Cable Modems  
Data  
Details  
Check  
Hostname  
Some ISPs allocate a "Host- Did your ISP allocate a "Host-  
name".  
name" to you?  
If so, you must enter this  
"Hostname" instead of using  
the default value.  
If so, enter the name provided.  
Otherwise, use the default value.  
Domain name  
Some ISPs allocate a "Do-  
main Name".  
Did your ISP allocate a "Domain  
Name" to you?  
If so, you must enter this  
"Domain Name" instead of  
using the default value.  
If so, enter the name provided.  
Otherwise, use the default value.  
MAC address  
Some ISPs record the MAC  
(physical) address of your  
PC, and will only permit  
connections from that  
address.  
Does your ISP expect a particular  
MAC address?  
If YES, enter the value (if  
known), or use the "Clone MAC  
address" button to copy your PCs  
address to the DSL/Cable Router.  
If NO, use the default MAC  
address.  
IP Address  
There are 2 systems used:  
Were you allocated a specified IP  
Address?  
Dynamic -Your IP  
Address is allocated  
automatically, when you  
connect to you ISP.  
If YES, select "Fixed IP address"  
in the Wizard, and enter the  
details provided by your ISP.  
Static - Your ISP  
allocates a permanent IP  
Address to you.  
If NO, select "Dynamic IP ad-  
dress" in the Wizard.  
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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-  
matically.  
password for Internet access, not  
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  
address" in the Wizard,  
and enter the details pro-  
vided by your ISP.  
Otherwise, select "Dy-  
namic IP address" in the  
Wizard.  
If your ISP currently requires using PPPoE client software  
on your PC, this software is no longer required and should  
be disabled or uninstalled.  
Other Modems (e.g. Satellite Broadband)  
Data  
Details  
Check  
IP Address  
There are 2 systems used:  
Were you allocated a specified IP  
Address?  
Dynamic -Your IP  
Address is allocated  
automatically, when you  
connect to you ISP.  
If YES, select "Fixed IP address"  
in the Wizard, and enter the  
details provided by your ISP.  
Static - Your ISP  
allocates a permanent IP  
Address to you.  
If NO, select "Dynamic IP ad-  
dress" in the Wizard.  
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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 ignored.  
When finished, you should use the "Logout" button, rather than just close your Browser.  
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will  
display help for that screen.  
From any help screen, you can access the list of all  
help files (help index).  
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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 Wireless DSL/Cable Router, as seen from the local  
LAN. Use 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.  
IP Address  
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")  
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN  
segment to which the DSL/Cable Router is attached (the same value as  
the PCs on that LAN segment).  
Subnet Mask  
DHCP Server  
If Enabled, the DSL/Cable Router will allocate IP Addresses to  
PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default  
(and recommended) value is Enabled.  
If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be  
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to  
treat the DSL/Cable Router as the Gateway. See the following sec-  
tion for further details.  
The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values  
used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP  
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients  
supported.  
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.  
Buttons  
Save  
Save the data on screen.  
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload  
the file from the DSL/Cable Router.  
Cancel  
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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 setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows  
uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".  
You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your  
LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on  
your LAN.)  
Using the DSL/Cable Router's DHCP Server  
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen,  
you can:  
Enable or Disable the DSL/Cable Router's DHCP Server function.  
Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.  
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices  
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses  
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.  
Using another DHCP Server  
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP  
Server, rather than the DSL/Cable Router's, the following procedure is required.  
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the DSL/Cable Router. This setting is on the LAN  
screen.  
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address as the Default  
Gateway.  
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP  
This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/Me. See Chapter 4 - Client Con-  
figuration for the procedure to check these settings.  
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Wireless Screen  
The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the  
DSL/Cable Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link  
on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.  
Figure 6: Wireless Screen  
Data - Wireless Screen  
Identification  
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory  
domain.  
Regulatory  
Domain  
This is the same as the "Device Name" for the DSL/Cable Router.  
Station name  
On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the  
name of the Access Point in use.  
If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access  
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identi-  
fier).  
SSID  
(ESSID)  
To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same  
SSID/ESSID.  
Options  
Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.  
Channel No.  
If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or  
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different  
channels to see which is the best.  
If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use  
different Channels to reduce interference.  
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or  
"Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used,  
data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communication  
more secure.  
WEP data  
encryption  
Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen,  
and view or change the WEP settings.  
Access Point  
All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access  
point to access your LAN.  
Allow LAN  
access by …  
Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations  
can access your LAN. To select the required wireless stations,  
click the "Select Stations" button.  
All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access  
point to access the Internet.  
Allow Internet  
access by …  
Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations  
can use the access point to access the Internet. To select the re-  
quired wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button.  
Buttons  
Click this button to view the WEP sub-screen. See the following  
section for more details.  
Configure WEP  
Click this button to select the required PCs.  
Save the data on screen.  
Select Stations  
Save  
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the  
last "Save" operation.  
Cancel  
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WEP Screen  
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. An  
example WEP screen is shown below. Note that in IE, the "Key Table" is only displayed when  
required.  
Figure 7: WEP Screen  
Data - WEP Screen  
WEP Data Encryption  
Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". Check  
your Wireless card's documentation to see what method to use. Some  
Wireless cards do not support both methods.  
Authentication  
Type  
Encryption  
Off  
If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.  
64 Bit Encryption  
If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being  
transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 64 Bit En-  
cryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its  
key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.  
Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default. Transmit-  
ted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other  
Keys are for decryption only.  
Key Table:  
This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All  
stations, including this Access Point, always transmit data en-  
crypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is  
also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number  
(1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption.  
If the key value does not match the transmitting station, de-  
cryption will fail.  
The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have  
every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key ta-  
ble (all entries identical).  
128 Bit Encryption  
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If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmit-  
ted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption,  
and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to de-  
crypt the data.  
Keys - Enter the key values you wish to use. Other stations must  
have the same key values.  
To generate a set of keys from a word or phrase:  
1. Select the type of key required (64 Bit or 128 Bit)  
2. Enter the word or phrase in the "Passphrase" field.  
3. Click the "Generate Keys" button.  
Passphrase  
4. The screen will refresh with the key values inserted.  
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Password Screen  
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the DSL/Cable Router.  
Figure 8: 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 9: Password Dialog  
Leave the "User Name" blank.  
Enter the password for the DSL/Cable Router, as set on the Password screen above.  
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PC Configuration  
4
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local  
LAN.  
Overview  
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:  
TCP/IP network settings  
Wireless 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 Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that  
the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.  
TCP/IP Settings - Overview  
If using the default DSL/Cable Router settings, and the default Windows  
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.  
By default, the DSL/Cable Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a  
suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.  
For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP  
client.  
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re-  
quired:  
The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the DSL/Cable Router  
The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.  
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-  
configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 7 - Routing  
for details.  
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:  
1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:  
Figure 10: Network Configuration  
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.  
3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.  
Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95)  
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:  
Using DHCP  
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default  
Windows settings.  
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the DSL/Cable Router.  
Using "Specify an IP Address"  
If your PC is already configured, do NOT change the settings on the IP Address tab shown  
in Figure 11 above.  
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On the Gateway tab, enter the DSL/Cable Router's IP address in the New Gateway field  
and click Add. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to  
the DSL/Cable Router.  
Figure 12: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)  
On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search  
Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the  
Add button, then click Add.  
Figure 13: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)  
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0  
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as  
shown below.  
Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP  
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.  
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Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address  
3. Select the network card for your LAN.  
4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify  
an IP Address, as explained below.  
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server  
This is the default Windows setting. Using this method is recommended. By default, the  
DSL/Cable Router will act as a DHCP Server.  
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the DSL/Cable Router.  
Specify an IP Address  
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the  
following changes.  
1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the DSL/Cable Router. To set this:  
Click the Advanced button on the screen above.  
On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the  
DSL/Cable Router's IP address, as shown in Figure 16 below.  
If necessary, use the Up button to make the DSL/Cable Router the first entry in the  
Gateways list.  
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Figure 16 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway  
2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:  
Click the DNS tab.  
On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search  
Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.  
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Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - DNS  
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:  
1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.  
2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen  
like the following:  
Figure 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000)  
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.  
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.  
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Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)  
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct:  
Using DHCP  
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default  
Windows settings.  
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the DSL/Cable Router.  
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")  
If your PC is already configured, check your ISP’s documentation before making the following  
changes.  
Enter the DSL/Cable Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK.  
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and  
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.  
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP:  
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.  
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen  
like the following:  
Figure 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP)  
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.  
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.  
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Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)  
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.  
Using DHCP  
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default  
Windows settings.  
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the DSL/Cable Router.  
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")  
If your PC is already configured, do NOT change the settings on the screen shown in  
Figure 21 above, unless advised to do so by your network administrator.  
You can enter the DSL/Cable Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click  
OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the  
DSL/Cable Router.  
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and  
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.  
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Internet Access  
To configure your PCs to use the DSL/Cable Router for Internet access:  
Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.  
Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,  
rather than by a Dial-up connection.  
For Windows 9x/2000  
1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.  
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.  
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a  
local area network (LAN)" and click Next.  
4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.  
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen  
are unchecked.  
6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account  
now?".  
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.  
Setup is now completed.  
For Windows XP  
1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.  
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.  
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.  
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.  
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.  
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.  
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.  
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.  
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.  
Setup is now completed.  
Accessing AOL  
To access AOL (America On Line) through the DSL/Cable Router, the AOL for Windows  
software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection.  
The configuration process is as follows:  
Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or  
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.  
Click the Setup button.  
Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Broadband  
Router".  
Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number  
blank.)  
Click Save, then OK.  
Configuration is now complete.  
Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Broadband Router"  
location.  
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Printer Setup for Windows  
The DSL/Cable Router provides printing support for 2 methods for printing from Windows:  
Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly  
to the DSL/Cable Router. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC.  
The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0,  
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.  
LPD/LPR Printing. If using Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server,  
LPD/LPR printing can be used. No software needs to be installed on either the Windows  
Server or each client PC. Print jobs will be spooled (queued) on the Windows Server, and  
can be managed using the standard Windows Server tools.  
Print Port Driver Setup  
The following procedure is for all versions of Windows (95/98/Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP). The  
Windows "Add Printer" screens will vary depending on your version or Windows, but the  
procedure is the same:  
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automati-  
cally, run SETUP.EXE in the root folder.  
2. At the Select Components screen, select the Print Port Driver option.  
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
4. The Print Port Setup will then run, and the following screen will be displayed.  
Figure 22: Print Port Setup  
5. Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button.  
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Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message,  
either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the proce-  
dure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of  
Appendix A.  
6. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the  
Windows Add Printer wizard will start.  
Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if  
appropriate.  
If desired, change the Printer name so it indicates the device used (e.g. HP2100 on  
SCA43600)  
If prompted about Sharing, do NOT enable Printer Sharing for Windows. The router  
will manage the printer sharing for your network.  
7. Installation is now complete. You can now print using this printer.  
To install additional Printers (on different devices), repeat steps 6 and 7.  
Use the Start menu to run this program in future. The default installation is Start -  
Programs - SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router - Add Port.  
Management  
Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start -  
Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs.  
If the printer attached to the DSL/Cable Router is changed, just run this program again, and  
select the correct printer.  
To delete a port created by this setup program, use the Windows Delete Port facility:  
Right-click any printer in the Printers folder, and select Properties.  
Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on  
your version or Windows.  
If the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the  
port (see procedure above) and re-install it.  
Port Options  
The options for the Print Port Driver are accessed via the Windows Port Settings button.  
Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select  
Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Port tab, depending on your version of  
Windows.  
An example screen is shown below:  
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Figure 23: Print Port Configuration  
Items shown on this screen are as follows:  
If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select  
Port  
Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work  
with multi-port models.)  
The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties.  
Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.  
Banner  
If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.  
The User Name will be printed on the banner page.  
Sets how often Windows will poll the DSL/Cable Router to  
establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this  
value if you get too many warning messages.  
Retry  
Interval  
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LPD/LPR Printing  
LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. No software  
needs to be installed on client PCs.  
Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration  
To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be  
checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services.  
To install LPD printing using the DSL/Cable Router, follow this procedure:  
1. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard.  
2. When prompted with "This printer will be managed by..", select My Computer and click  
Next.  
3. Select Add Port, then select LPR Port and click New Port.  
4. In the Dialog requesting Name of Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of  
the DSL/Cable Router.  
5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1  
6. Click OK. When returned to the Printer Ports window, simply select Close and then install  
your printer driver as usual.  
7. When prompted whether or not the printer will be shared, select the Sharing radio button.  
8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. The shared name is how other  
users will see this printer. You should advise client PCs of the Server name and this printer  
name.  
9. Click OK to save and exit.  
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Windows 2000 Server Configuration  
The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure:  
1. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components.  
2. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button.  
Figure 24: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000)  
3. Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK.  
4. Click Next and complete the Wizard.  
Adding the Printer  
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.  
2. When prompted, select Local Printer.  
3. On the Select the Printer Port screen, select LPR Port, as shown below. Click Next to  
continue.  
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Figure 25: Windows 2000: Select Port  
4. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of  
the DSL/Cable Router.  
5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1  
6. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard.  
7. At the Select Sharing screen, select the Radio Button for Share As, and enter the shared  
printer name. The shared name is how other users will see this printer. You should advise  
client PCs of the Server name and this printer name.  
8. Complete the Add Printer wizard.  
Client PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing  
After configuring the Windows Server, client PCs on the LAN can install the new printer.  
The following procedure is for Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT4.0, and Windows 2000  
workstation.  
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.  
2. When prompted, select Network Printer  
3. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the  
Server and Printer which your Network Administrator advised you to use.  
4. Click OK, then Next.  
5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Adminis-  
trator, and click Next.  
6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.  
7. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, and may be selected when  
printing from any Windows application.  
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Macintosh Clients  
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the DSL/Cable Router. The procedure is  
as follows.  
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.  
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.  
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field  
can be left blank.  
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.  
Note:  
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:  
Set the Router Address field to the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address.  
Ensure your DNS settings are correct.  
Linux Clients  
To access the Internet via the DSL/Cable Router, it is only necessary to set the DSL/Cable  
Router as the "Gateway".  
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.  
Fixed IP Address  
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed  
IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.  
Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the DSL/Cable Router.  
Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.  
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)  
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.  
1. Start your X Windows client.  
2. Select Control Panel - Network  
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".  
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.  
5. To apply your changes  
Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.  
OR, restart your system.  
Printing Setup on Linux  
The DSL/Cable Router supports LPD Printing on Linux.  
The DSL/Cable Router supports 3 "Logical Printers" under LPD. To configure the "Logi-  
cal Printers" on the DSL/Cable Router, refer to Printer Port in Chapter 7.  
The procedure to install a LPD printer is detailed below, but may vary according to your  
version of Linux and X -windows shell.  
1. In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration.  
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2. Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue.  
3. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.  
Field  
Data  
Example  
Enter a name for this printer  
/var/spool/lpd/printer_name  
gw_prn  
Name  
/var/spool/lpd/gw_prn  
Spool Directory  
Where printer_name is the "Name"  
entry above.  
Enter a suitable number.  
DSL/Cable Router's IP address  
Note:  
0
(no limit)  
File Limit  
192.168.254.254  
Remote Host  
If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the  
host file instead of the IP Address.  
Ln  
L1  
Remote Queue  
Where n is the Logical Printer number  
(L1, L2, L3). Logical Printers can be  
configured on the DSL/Cable Router's  
Advanced - Printer Port screen.  
4. Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the  
printer is now available for use.  
Other Unix Systems  
Internet Access  
Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the  
DSL/Cable Router.  
Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.  
Printing Setup  
To use LPD printing to the DSL/Cable Router's printer, install an LPD printer using the stan-  
dard procedure for your system.  
Use the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address as the location of the remote host  
Use L1, L2, or L3 for the name of the printer on the remote host.  
On the DSL/Cable Router, the logical printers (L1, L2, and L3) can be configured on the  
Advanced - Printer Port screen. See Printer Port in Chapter 7 for details.  
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Wireless Station Configuration  
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the DSL/Cable Router's Access  
Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.  
To use the Wireless Access Point in the DSL/Cable Router, each Wireless Station must have  
compatible settings, as follows:  
Mode  
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.  
This must match the value used on the DSL/Cable Router. The default  
SSID (ESSID)  
value is SpeedStream  
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.  
WEP  
By default, WEP on the DSL/Cable Router is disabled.  
If WEP remains disabled on the DSL/Cable Router, all stations must  
have WEP disabled.  
If WEP is enabled on the DSL/Cable Router, each station must use  
the same settings as the DSL/Cable Router.  
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Operation and Status  
5
This Chapter details the operation of the DSL/Cable Router and the status  
screens.  
Operation  
Once both the DSL/Cable Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.  
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:  
If using Internet-based Conferencing & Telephony applications, it may be necessary to  
specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Fea-  
tures for further details.  
Applications that use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the  
DSL/Cable Router's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as Special Appli-  
cations to allow them to function normally. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for  
further details.  
Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature. Refer to Chapter 6 -  
Advanced Features for further details.  
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Status Screen  
Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.  
Figure 26: Status Screen  
Data - Status Screen  
Internet  
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup  
Wizard.  
Connection Method  
Internet IP Address  
Connection Status  
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-  
vider).  
Current connection status:  
OK  
No connection  
Error  
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button  
to find out more information.  
Click this button to open a sub-window and view details of out-  
going connections to the Internet. The log contains the following  
data:  
"Access Log"  
Button  
Date/Time - When the connection was first established.  
Source IP Address - The IP Address of the local PC re-  
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questing the Internet connection.  
Destination - The Internet address which was requested. If  
the URL Filter is enabled, this address will be shown as a  
URL. Otherwise, the IP address will be displayed.  
Blocked - If the request was blocked by the URL Filter  
function, this will display "Yes". Otherwise, it will be blank.  
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed  
description of the current connection. Depending on the type of  
connection, a "log" may also be available.  
"Connection Details"  
Button  
LAN  
The IP Address of the DSL/Cable Router.  
IP Address  
Network Mask  
DHCP Server  
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.  
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "En-  
abled" or "Disabled".  
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP  
addresses allocated to them, use the Network Clients option on the  
Advanced menu.  
System  
This displays the current name of the DSL/Cable Router.  
Device Name  
Firmware Version  
The current version of the firmware installed in the DSL/Cable  
Router.  
Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system  
details and settings.  
"System Data"  
Button  
Printer  
This indicates the current status of the printer. Possible values are:  
Printer Status  
Idle  
Printing  
Off-line  
Out of paper  
Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button  
should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly.  
"Abort Current Print  
Job" Button  
Buttons  
View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-  
screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See  
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.  
Connection Details  
View details of outgoing connections to the internet.  
Display all system information in a sub-window.  
Access Log  
System Data  
Use this to terminate the current print job if is not printing cor-  
rectly.  
Abort Current  
Print Job  
Update the data displayed on screen.  
Refresh Screen  
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Connection Status - PPPoE  
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed  
when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.  
Figure 27: PPPoE Status Screen  
Data - PPPoE Status Screen  
Connection  
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on  
the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by  
devices on the local LAN.)  
Physical Address  
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This  
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  
IP Address  
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.  
Network Mask  
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab-  
lished.  
PPPoE Link Status  
If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be  
used to establish a connection.  
If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button  
can be used to break the connection.  
Connection Log  
The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the  
existing connection.  
Connection Log  
The most common messages are listed in the table below.  
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The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re-  
fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.  
Buttons  
Connect  
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.  
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.  
Disconnect  
Clear Log  
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to  
read new messages.  
Update the data on screen.  
Refresh  
Connection Log Messages  
Message  
Description  
Connect on Demand  
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect auto-  
matically, as required" setting.  
Manual connection  
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.  
Preparing line for connection attempt.  
Reset physical connection  
Connecting to remote  
server  
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.  
Remote Server located  
Start PPP  
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.  
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-  
nection.  
PPP up successfully  
Idle time-out reached  
Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.  
The connection has been idle for the time period specified in  
the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be termi-  
nated.  
Disconnecting  
The current connection is being terminated, due to either the  
"Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.  
Error: Remote Server not  
found  
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem,  
or a problem with the link to the Server.  
Error: PPP Connection  
failed  
Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server.  
This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server  
problem.  
Error: Connection to  
Server lost  
The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused by  
a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure.  
Error: Invalid or unknown  
packet type  
The data received from the ISP's Server could not be proc-  
essed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad  
link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by  
this device.  
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Connection Status - PPTP  
If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be  
displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.  
Figure 28: PPTP Status Screen  
Data - PPTP Status Screen  
Connection  
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the  
Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on  
the local LAN.)  
Physical Address  
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address  
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  
IP Address  
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.  
PPTP Status  
If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be  
used to establish a connection.  
If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be  
used to break the connection.  
Connection Log  
The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the  
existing connection.  
Connection Log  
The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh  
button will update the messages shown on screen.  
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Buttons  
Connect  
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.  
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.  
Disconnect  
Clear Log  
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read  
new messages.  
Update the data on screen.  
Refresh  
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address  
If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be  
displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.  
Figure 29: Connection Status Screen  
Data - Connection Details Screen  
Internet  
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the  
Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on  
the local LAN.)  
Physical Address  
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address  
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  
IP Address  
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.  
Network Mask  
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the  
IP Address above.  
Default Gateway  
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.  
DNS IP Address  
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This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not  
DHCP Client  
this device is functioning as a DHCP client.  
If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP  
Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is  
automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish  
to manually renew the lease immediately.  
Buttons  
This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated  
automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has  
no effect.  
Release/Renew  
Button will display  
EITHER  
"Release"  
OR  
If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for  
the DSL/Cable Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the  
"Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and  
obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.  
"Renew"  
If an IP Address has been allocated to the DSL/Cable Router (by  
the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking  
the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP  
Address.  
Update the data shown on screen.  
Refresh  
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Advanced Features  
6
This Chapter explains when and how to use the DSL/Cable Router's "Ad-  
vanced" Features.  
Overview  
All advanced features are accessed via the Advanced menu. The following advanced features  
are provided.  
Special Applications  
DMZ  
Virtual Servers  
Dynamic DNS  
Remote Management  
Access Control  
Firmware Upgrade using your Web Browser  
This chapter contains details of the configuration and use of each of these features.  
Note: The screens shown below are identical for all SpeedStream DSL/Cable Routers; there-  
fore, some screenshots are shared between multiple user manuals.  
Advanced Internet Screen  
This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access.  
Conferencing and Telephony applications  
Special Applications  
DMZ  
URL filter  
An example screen is shown below.  
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Figure 30: Advanced Internet Screen  
Conferencing & Telephony  
Most applications are supported transparently by the DSL/Cable Router. But sometimes it is  
not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the  
following Conferencing & Telephony applications:  
CUseeME  
ICQ  
ICU II (ICU 2)  
Internet Phone  
mIRC  
MS NetMeeting  
Yahoo Messenger  
If this problem arises, you can use this screen to set which PC should receive an incoming  
connection, as described below.  
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Advanced Features  
Conferencing & Telephony  
This lists applications which may generate incoming connections,  
where the destination (on your local LAN) is unknown.  
Select an Application  
This lists the PCs on your LAN.  
Send incoming calls to  
For each application listed above, you can choose a destina-  
tion PC.  
If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the Network  
Clients option on the advanced menu.  
There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the  
destination PC for each application, then click "Save".  
Special Applications  
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may  
find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the DSL/Cable Router's  
firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".  
Special Applications Screen  
This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen.  
You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information about the  
application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.  
Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the  
client (PC) viewpoint  
Figure 31: Special Applications Screen  
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Data - Special Applications Screen  
Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required.  
Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.  
Checkbox  
Name  
Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data  
from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use  
different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).  
Incoming  
Ports  
Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the  
application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single  
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.  
Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-  
tion server, for data you receive.  
Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to  
the remote system or service.  
Outgoing  
Ports  
Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the  
application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single  
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.  
Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-  
tion server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port  
number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.  
Using a Special Application  
Configure the Special Applications screen as required.  
On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use each  
Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Ap-  
plication, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PC can use the same Special  
Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 minutes.  
If an application still cannot function correctly,  
try using the "DMZ" feature.  
DMZ  
This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the  
Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet  
users or Servers.  
This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".  
The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.  
If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".  
The DMZ feature can be Enabled and Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen.  
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The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak-  
ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you  
should only enable the DMZ feature when required.  
URL Filter  
The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web sites.  
To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a re-  
quested URL, the request is blocked.  
Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If Enabled, the "Destination"  
field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP Address.  
The URL Filter can be Enabled or Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen.  
URL Filter Screen  
Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen.  
An example screen is shown below.  
Figure 32: URL Filter Screen  
Data - URL Filter Screen  
Filter Strings  
This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this  
list will be empty.  
Current Entries  
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To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button.  
Add Filter String  
string. (e.g. ads/ )  
Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be  
blocked.  
Buttons  
Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required.  
Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while  
selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.)  
Delete/Delete All  
Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list.  
Add  
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Virtual Servers  
This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally,  
Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because:  
Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.  
Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.  
The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your  
servers, as illustrated below.  
192.168.254.254  
(LAN IP Address)  
DSL/Cable  
Router  
203.70.212.52  
Web Server  
(192.168.254.10)  
FTP Server  
(192.168.254.20)  
(WAN IP Address)  
Internet  
Remote PC  
Remote PC  
Using Web Server  
(http://203.70.212.52)  
Using FTP Server  
(ftp://203.70.212.52)  
Figure 33: Virtual Servers  
IP Address seen by Internet Users  
Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address, but  
using different protocols.  
To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address.  
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.  
This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to con-  
nect to your Servers.  
However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your  
Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.  
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Virtual Servers Screen  
The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An  
example screen is shown below.  
Figure 34: Virtual Servers Screen  
This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers.  
Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area.  
Data - Virtual Servers Screen  
Servers  
This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you  
have defined. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Prop-  
erties" area.  
Servers  
Properties  
Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.  
Enable  
If Enabled, any incoming connections will be forwarded to the  
selected PC.  
If Disabled, any incoming connection attempts will be blocked.  
Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running the appropri-  
ate Server software.  
PC (Server)  
Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server.  
Protocol  
Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to  
use.  
Internal Port No.  
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The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the  
External Port No.  
Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it  
is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation"  
function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients  
use a different port address.  
Buttons  
This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre-  
defined Servers to use their default port numbers.  
Defaults  
This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set  
OFF.  
Disable All  
Add  
Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in  
the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is  
ignored, and has no effect.  
Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shown in the  
"Properties" area on screen.  
Update  
Delete  
Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the pre-defined  
Servers can not be deleted. Only Servers you have defined yourself  
can be deleted.  
Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new  
Virtual Server entry.  
Clear Form  
Show All  
List all entries in the Virtual Server database. The list will be in new  
window, allowing saving or printing of this data.  
For each entry, the PC must be running the  
appropriate Server software.  
Defining your own Virtual Servers  
If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you can define  
and manage your own Servers:  
1. Click "Clear Form"  
Create a new Server:  
Modify (Edit) a Server:  
Delete a Server:  
2. Enter the required data, as described above.  
3. Click "Add".  
4. The new Server will now appear in the list.  
1. Select the desired Server from the list  
2. Make any desired changes (for example, change the  
Enable/Disable setting).  
3. Click "Update" to save changes to the selected Server.  
1. Select the entry from the list.  
2. Click "Delete".  
Note: You can only delete Servers you have defined. Pre-  
defined Server cannot be deleted.  
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Click the "Show All" button. This will generate a report in a  
new window, where is can be printed or saved, as well as  
viewed.  
View all Settings of all  
Servers  
From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP  
Address allocated by your ISP.  
Connecting to the Virtual Servers  
Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the  
Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).  
e.g.  
It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.  
However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow  
users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.  
Dynamic DNS  
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Inter-  
net users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.  
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your  
IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.  
The Service works as follows:  
password will be E-mailed to you.  
desired Domain name.  
4. The DSL/Cable Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is  
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using  
your Domain name, as shown on this screen.  
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Dynamic DNS Screen  
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:  
Figure 35: DDNS Screen  
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen  
DDNS Service  
DDNS Service  
You must sign up first to create a new account before using the  
service. The service is free.  
Your initial password will be E-mailed to you; you can change  
this later if you wish.  
After registration, use the "Create New Host" link (on the  
DDNS Data  
when you registered.  
User Name  
Password  
Domain  
The name should consist only of letters and the hyphen (dash).  
Using any other characters may cause problems..  
DDNS Status  
Normally, this message should be "Update successful" (current  
If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered  
was not allocated to you. You need to connect to  
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Remote Management  
This feature allows you to manage the DSL/Cable Router via the Internet. An example screen is  
shown below.  
Figure 36: Remote Management Screen  
Data - Remote Management Screen  
Remote Management  
Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device  
will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.  
Enable Remote  
Management  
Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recom-  
mended). This port number must be specified when you connect (see  
below).  
Port Number  
Note: The default port number for HTTP (Web) connections is port  
80, but using port 80 here will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual  
Server" on your LAN. (See Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers)  
You must use this IP Address to connect (see below).  
Current IP Ad-  
dress  
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. But if using a Dynamic IP  
Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP. So  
it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.  
To connect from a remote PC via the Internet  
1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser.  
2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the  
DSL/Cable Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After  
the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.)  
e.g.  
HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080  
This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.  
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Access Control  
This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.  
Overview  
The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual PCs.  
With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access.  
To use this feature:  
1. Set the desired restrictions on the "Default" group. All PCs are in the "Default" group  
unless explicitly moved to another group.  
2. Set the desired restrictions on the other groups ("Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and  
"Group 4") as needed.  
3. Assign PCs to the groups as required.  
Restrictions are imposed by blocking "Services", or types  
of connections. All common Services are pre-defined.  
If required, you can also define your own Services.  
Access Control Log  
To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click  
the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log.  
This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control  
function.  
Data shown in this log is as follows:  
Date and Time of the attempted access.  
Date/Time  
Name  
If known, the name of the PC whose access was blocked. This name  
is taken from the Network Clients database  
The IP Address of the PC or device whose access request was  
blocked  
Source IP address  
MAC address  
Destination  
The hardware or physical address of the PC or device whose access  
request was blocked  
The destination URL or IP address  
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Access Control Screen  
To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.  
Figure 37: Access Control Screen  
Data - Access Control Screen  
Group  
Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the  
settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default",  
"Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re-  
named.  
Select Group  
Click this button to add or remove members from the current  
Group.  
"Members" Button  
If the current group is "Default", then members can not be added or  
deleted. This group contains PCs not allocated to any other group.  
See the following section for details of the Group Members screen.  
Access Rights  
Internet Access  
No Restriction  
Block All Access  
Select the desired options for the current group, as detailed below.  
Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group.  
All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most  
restrictive group.  
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You can select which Services are allowed, and which are blocked.  
Use this to gain fine control over a group.  
Use List Below -  
block Selected  
Services  
Services  
Select the applications you wish to block.  
Defined Services  
Multiple Services can be selected by holding the CTRL key (on the  
Macintosh, the SHIFT key) while selecting.  
Selected Services are blocked.  
Click this to open the Services window, allowing you to define your  
"Services" button  
own Services.  
See the following section for details of the Services screen.  
Buttons  
Click this button to add or remove members from the current  
Group.  
Members  
If the current group is "Default", then members can not be added or  
deleted. This group contains PCs not allocated to any other group.  
See the following section for details of the Group Members screen.  
Click this button to add or remove services from the current list.  
Save the data on screen.  
Service  
Save  
Reverse any changes made since the last "Save".  
See all the details in the Log.  
Cancel  
View Log  
Clear Log  
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read  
new entries.  
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Group Members Screen  
This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked.  
Figure 38: Group Members  
Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group.  
The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current  
group.  
The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group.  
PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default"  
group.  
PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the  
"Default" group.  
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Advanced Features  
Services Screen  
This screen is displayed when the Services button on the Access Control screen is clicked.  
Figure 39: Services  
Data - Services Screen  
Available Services  
This lists all the available services.  
Available Services  
"Delete" button  
Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services  
can not be deleted.  
Add New Service  
Name  
Enter a descriptive name to identify this service.  
Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, ICMP) used to the remote system or  
service.  
Type  
For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port  
numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number,  
enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.  
Start Port  
For TCP and UDP Services, enter the end of the range of port num-  
bers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number,  
enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.  
Finish Port  
For ICMP Services, enter the type number of the required service.  
ICMP Type  
Buttons  
Delete  
Delete the selected service from the list.  
Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add  
Add  
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New Service" area on screen.  
Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new  
Service.  
Cancel  
Firmware Upgrade  
The firmware (software) in the DSL/Cable Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser.  
You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu. You  
will see a screen like the following.  
Figure 40: Upgrade Firmware  
To perform the Firmware Upgrade:  
1. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.  
2. Select the upgrade file. It's name will appear in the Upgrade File field.  
3. Click the "Start Upgrade" button to commence the firmware upgrade.  
The DSL/Cable Router is unavailable during the  
upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade  
is completed. Any connections to or through the  
DSL/Cable Router will be lost.  
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Chapter 7  
Advanced Configuration  
7
This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration  
section of the "Advanced" menu.  
Overview  
Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and  
settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for  
advanced users.  
The settings available are:  
This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a  
"Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you  
can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP  
Address.  
Network Clients  
Various options, including DNS and UPnP.  
Configure Logical Printers for use under Unix  
Options  
Printer  
Set the MAC (hardware) address used on the Internet (WAN port)  
interface. This is required only if your ISP has recorded the MAC  
(hardware) address you should use.  
MAC Address  
Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.  
Firewall settings.  
Routing  
Security  
Note: The screens shown below are identical for all SpeedStream DSL/Cable Routers; there-  
fore, some screenshots are shared between multiple user manuals.  
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Network Clients Screen  
The Network Clients database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ"  
PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. An example Network Clients screen is shown  
below.  
Figure 41: Network Clients Screen  
PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as  
required.  
By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called  
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".  
The DSL/Cable Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or  
IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card  
or adapter.  
This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN.  
However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the Network Clients data-  
base if required.  
Data - Network Clients Screen  
Network Clients  
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.  
Known PCs  
For this model, the "type" will either be "LAN" or "WLAN" (Wireless  
LAN).  
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this  
matches the PC's "hostname".  
Name  
Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to deter-  
mine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or  
not powered On) you will not be able to add it.  
IP Address  
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Advanced Configuration  
Buttons  
This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to  
Add  
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not con-  
nected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.  
Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situa-  
tions:  
Delete  
The PC has been removed from your LAN.  
The entry is incorrect.  
Update the data on screen.  
Refresh  
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the Net-  
Generate Report  
work Clients database.  
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Options  
This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera-  
tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is  
shown below.  
Figure 42: Options Screen  
Data - Options Screen  
Backup DNS  
Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These  
DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.  
IP Address  
TFTP  
If enabled, TFTP (Trivial FTP) can be used to upgrade the firm-  
ware in this device. This is normally not required; a Windows  
utility is available for this purpose.  
Enable Firm-  
ware Upgrade  
using TFTP  
You must obtain the firmware upgrade file first; instructions for  
using TFTP will be available with the upgrade.  
UPnP  
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and  
configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by  
supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.  
Enable UPnP  
Services  
If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.  
If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.  
If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration.  
If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration.  
Allow Configu-  
ration...  
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Advanced Configuration  
If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this  
device.  
Allow Internet  
access to be  
disabled  
If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this  
device.  
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Printer Port  
Printer Port configuration is only required if using LPD printing under Linux or Unix. Other-  
wise, these settings are ignored.  
Under LPD, the DSL/Cable Router supports 3 "Logical Printers".  
Figure 43: Printer Port Screen  
Logical Printers  
There are 3 Logical Printers (Ports), named L1, L2, and L3.  
No (L1, L2, L3)  
These names can not be changed, and must be used when select-  
ing the logical printer from your Unix system.  
Enter (in HEX) the series of printer commands to be sent to the  
attached printer BEFORE each print job.  
Pre-string (HEX)  
Post-string (HEX)  
LF to CR/LF  
Enter (in HEX) the series of printer commands to be sent to the  
attached printer AFTER each print job.  
If checked, Unix-style LF (line feed) characters at the end of each  
line will be converted to CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) pairs,  
as used in MSDOS and Windows.  
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MAC Address  
The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad-  
dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with  
the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the  
Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.  
If your ISP asks for the "Network Adapter Address", "Physical Address", "Hardware  
Address", or "MAC Address" for the PC the DSL/Cable modem is connected to, provide  
this value.  
If your ISP has already recorded a MAC address, you can change the address used by the  
DSL/Cable Router to match the address recorded by your ISP.  
MAC Address Screen  
Select MAC Address from the Advanced menu to reach a screen like the example below.  
Figure 44: MAC address screen  
Data - MAC address Screen  
The current MAC (hardware) address is displayed.  
MAC (hardware)  
Address  
If your ISP has recorded a Hardware Address, you can "spoof" that  
address by entering it in the address field. The hardware address  
consists of 12 characters, where each character is a digit (0..9) or a  
character between A and F.  
Buttons  
Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You  
must click "Save" to actually change the address used.  
Default  
Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field.  
You must click "Save" to actually change the address used.  
Clone MAC  
Address  
Save your changes to the DSL/Cable Router.  
Reverse any changes made since the last "Save".  
Save  
Cancel  
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If the MAC address is changed, the DSL/Cable  
Router must be restarted.  
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Advanced Configuration  
Routing  
Overview  
If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing"  
page completely.  
If the DSL/Cable Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the  
"Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers.  
If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the DSL/Cable Router is  
to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and  
ignore the Static Routing table.  
If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers, and you wish to control which LAN seg-  
ments use each Gateway, do NOT enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol). Configure  
the Static Routing table instead. (You also need to configure the other Routers.)  
If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable RIP on the  
DSL/Cable Router, and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are correct:  
Open Routing and Remote Access  
In the console tree, select Routing and Remote Access , [server name], IP Routing,  
RIP  
In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for RIP version 2,  
and then click "Properties".  
On the "General" tab, set Outgoing packet protocol to "RIP version 2 broadcast", and  
Incoming packet protocol to "RIP version 1 and 2".  
Routing Screen  
The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Advanced screen.  
Using this Screen  
Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the Static Routing Table,  
as explained above, although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously.  
Static Routing Table  
If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your  
Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached.  
The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN  
later in this chapter for further details and an example.  
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Figure 45: Routing Screen  
Data - Routing Screen  
RIP  
Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature  
of the DSL/Cable Router.  
Enable RIP  
The DSL/Cable Router supports RIP 1 only.  
Static Routing  
This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.  
Static Routing  
Table Entries  
The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the  
list.  
Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update"  
button to save the changes to the selected entry.  
Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN  
segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is  
the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last)  
field can be left at 0.  
Properties  
Network Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN seg-  
ment. For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.0  
Gateway IP Address - The IP Address of the Gateway or Router  
which the DSL/Cable Router must use to communicate with the  
destination above. (NOT the router attached to the remote seg-  
ment.)  
Metric - The number of "hops" (routers) to pass through to reach  
the remote LAN segment. The shortest path will be used. The de-  
fault value is 1.  
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Buttons  
Save  
Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table.  
Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in  
the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is  
ignored, and has no effect.  
Add  
Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown  
in the "Properties" area on screen.  
Update  
Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.  
Delete  
Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new  
entry for the Static Routing table.  
Clear Form  
Generate a read-only list of all entries in the Static Routing table.  
Generate Report  
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN  
It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the DSL/Cable  
Router, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this,  
the local LAN must be configured to use the DSL/Cable Router as the Default Route or Default  
Gateway.  
Local Router  
The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the DSL/Cable Router.  
This router requires that the Default Route is the DSL/Cable Router itself. Typically, routers  
have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.  
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.  
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.  
The IP Address of the DSL/Cable Router.  
1
Destination IP Address  
Network Mask  
Gateway IP Address  
Metric  
Other Routers on the Local LAN  
Other routers on the local LAN must use the DSL/Cable Router's Local Router as the Default  
Route. The entries will be the same as the DSL/Cable Router's local router, with the exception  
of the Gateway IP Address.  
For a router with a direct connection to the DSL/Cable Router's local Router, the Gateway  
IP Address is the address of the DSL/Cable Router's local router.  
For routers which must forward packets to another router before reaching the DSL/Cable  
Router's local router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the intermediate router.  
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Static Routing - Example  
Router A  
(192.168.254.1)  
(192.168.1.80)  
Segment 1  
(192.168.1.xx)  
Segment 0  
(192.168.254.xx)  
DSL/Cable  
Router  
(192.168.254.254)  
Router B  
(192.168.2.70)  
(192.168.1.90)  
Segment 2  
(192.168.2.xx)  
Figure 46: Routing Example  
For the DSL/Cable Router's Routing Table  
For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the DSL/Cable Router requires  
2 entries as follows.  
Entry 1 (Segment 1)  
Destination IP Address  
Network Mask  
192.168.1.0  
255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)  
Gateway IP Address  
192.168.254.1 (DSL/Cable Router's local  
Router)  
Metric  
1
Entry 2 (Segment 2)  
Destination IP Address  
192.168.2.0  
Network Mask  
255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)  
Gateway IP Address  
192.168.254.1 (DSL/Cable Router's local  
Router)  
Metric  
2
For Router A's Default Route  
Destination IP Address  
Network Mask  
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
Gateway IP Address  
192.168.254.254 (DSL/Cable Router's IP  
Address)  
For Router B's Default Route  
Destination IP Address  
Network Mask  
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
Gateway IP Address  
192.168.254.254 (DSL/Cable Router's local  
router)  
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Security  
The security screen is accessed by the Security option on the Advanced menu.  
Figure 47: Security Screen  
Data - Security Screen  
Firewall  
If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and  
blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this  
setting be left enabled.  
Enable DoS  
Firewall  
Note:  
A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs,  
but overloads your Internet connection so you can not use it - the  
service is unavailable.  
The DSL/Cable Router uses "Stateful Inspection" technology. This  
system can detect situations where individual TCP/IP packets are  
valid, but collectively they become a DoS attack.  
This setting affects the number of "half-open" connections allowed.  
Threshold  
A "half-open" connection arises when a remote client contacts the  
Server with a connection request, but then does not reply to the  
Server's response.  
While the optimum number of "half-open" connections allowed  
(the "Threshold") depends on many factors, the most important  
factor is the available bandwidth of your Internet connection.  
Select the setting to match the bandwidth of your Internet connec-  
tion.  
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ICMP (Ping)  
The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs,  
and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs.  
Respond to  
ICMP (ping)  
If checked, the DSL/Cable Router will repond to ICMP packets  
received from the Internet.  
If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored.  
Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.  
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Appendix A  
Troubleshooting  
A
This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.  
Overview  
This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the  
DSL/Cable Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and  
the DSL/Cable Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.  
General Problems  
Problem 1:  
Can't connect to the DSL/Cable Router to configure it.  
Check the following:  
Solution 1:  
The DSL/Cable Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK,  
and it is powered ON. Check the LEDs for port status.  
Ensure that your PC and the DSL/Cable Router are on the same network  
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)  
If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP  
client), restart it.  
If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP  
Address within the range 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253 and thus  
compatible with the DSL/Cable Router's default IP Address of  
192.168.254.254.  
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the  
DSL/Cable Router.  
In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-  
Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.  
Internet Access  
Problem 1:  
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.  
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting  
steps.  
Solution 1:  
Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are  
correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask,  
Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.  
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the  
DSL/Cable Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it  
and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and  
power connections.)  
If the DSL/Cable Router is configured correctly, check your Internet  
connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly.  
Problem 2:  
Some applications do not run properly when using the DSL/Cable  
Router.  
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The DSL/Cable Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not  
Solution 2:  
transparent.  
Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications  
which do not function correctly.  
If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should  
work with almost every application, but:  
It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled for the DMZ PC.  
Only one (1) PC can use this feature.  
Printing  
Problem 1:  
When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing,  
I received an error message and the installation was aborted..  
This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software.  
Before attempting another installation:  
Solution 1:  
Remove the existing installation  
Restart your PC  
To remove an existing printer port installation:  
1. Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs  
2. Look for an entry with a name like "Shared Port", "Shared Printer  
Port", "Print Server Driver" or "Print Server Port".  
3. Select this item, click "Add/Remove", and confirm the deletion.  
Problem 2:  
I am using Windows 95, and the Printing software installed and ran,  
but when I selected a port on a DSL/Cable Router and clicked "Add",  
the printer was not installed.  
Try installing the printer using the standard Windows tools, as follows:  
Solution 2:  
1. Start the Add Printer Wizard.  
2. Select Network Printer when prompted "How is the printer attached to  
your Computer?", and click Next.  
3. When prompted for the Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy value  
such as \\123, as shown below. (Do NOT select Yes for "Do you print  
for MS-DOS programs?")  
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4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that “The Network  
Printer is off-line”. This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until  
finished.  
5. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be  
grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.  
6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details  
tab, as shown below.  
7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then  
Shared Port, as the port to add, as shown below.  
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8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.  
9. Click the Browse Device button, select the device name of the desired  
DSL/Cable Router, and click OK.  
10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the  
Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked.  
The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.  
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Appendix B  
Specifications  
B
SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router  
Model  
SS2624 Wireless DSL/Cable Router  
Dimensions  
204mm(W) * 127mm(D) * 29mm(H)----Update for new case  
and put in inches and mm  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Network Protocol:  
0° C to 40° C  
-10° C to 70° C  
NAT, PPPoE, HTTP, DHCP client/server, TCP/IP  
5 Ethernet:  
Network Interface:  
4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) auto-Switching Hub ports for LAN  
devices  
1 * 10BaseT (RJ45) for WAN  
Printer Port  
1 * parallel printer port  
LEDs  
14  
External Power Adapter  
12 V DC  
Wireless Interface  
Standards  
IEEE802.11b WLAN, PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA 4.2  
2.4 to 2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band )  
Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities  
11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps  
Frequency  
Channels  
Data Rate  
Coverage Area  
Power  
Closed Space : 25m @11Mbps, 100m @5.5Mbps or lower  
DC +3.3V / 220mA  
Output Power  
13dBm (typical)  
Receiver Sensitivity  
-80dBm Min.  
Operating Temperature 0o to 55oC  
Storage Temperature  
Relative humidity  
-25o to 70oC  
10% to 90%  
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Technical Support  
C
Before contacting technical support, please refer to the previous Troubleshooting information.  
If you are still unable to resolve the problem, be prepared to provide the following information:  
Model number (SS2624)  
Date of purchase or installation  
Description of problem  
SpeedStream Technical Support Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the  
web, e-mail and telephone.  
Visit our website at www.SpeedStream.com for the latest product information and support  
knowledge base.  
Contact SpeedStream Support via e-mail at: [email protected]  
Telephone Support for North America only: 877-823-6722  
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