SpeedStream® Wireless DSL/Cable Router Model SS2624 Part No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1 Features of the DSL/Cable Router ...............................................................................1 Package Contents..........................................................................................................3 Physical Details.............................................................................................................
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 88 Overview..................................................................................................................... 88 General Problems ....................................................................................................... 88 Internet Access ........................................................................................................... 88 Printing ................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 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 multifunction 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide • 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 Connection" 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 connection) and Fixed IP Address. Wireless Features • Standards Compliant. The Wireless DSL/Cable Router complies with the IEEE802.
Introduction 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 configuration of the DSL/Cable Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Physical Details LEDs The front panel contains the following LEDs. Power On - Normal operation. Off - No power Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, or when the Firmware is being upgraded. LAN Ports For each LAN port, there are 2 LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4) • • WAN Port Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
Introduction Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Printer Port Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. Aerial Antenna Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical position. Reset Button This button has three (3) functions: • 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Normal/Uplink Button- Optional If this button is present, it allows LAN port 1 to be used as an Uplink 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. Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 cable 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.
3 Chapter 3 Setup 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 Configuration. Other configuration may be required, depending on which features and functions of the DSL/Cable Router you wish to use.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.
Setup Configuration Program The DSL/Cable Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Router does not respond, check the following: • The DSL/Cable Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.254.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address. (See next item.
Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the DSL/Cable Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Router's default settings are restored.) 1. 2. 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide DSL Modems Connection Type Details Data Required PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is allocated automatically. Username and password. Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. • Your IP Address Check if were you allocated an IP Address by your ISP. PPTP You connect to the ISP only when required. Note that this is the Username and password for Internet access, not for E-mail.
Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in the future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 4: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below: Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address 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. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The DSL/Cable Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.
Setup WEP data encryption • 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. • Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen, and view or change the WEP settings. • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point to access your LAN.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 Authentication Type 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.
Setup 128 Bit Encryption Passphrase • If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
Chapter 4 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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. 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 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.
PC Configuration • 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
PC Configuration Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. 4. Select the network card for your LAN. 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
PC Configuration Figure 17: Windows NT4.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 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. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
PC Configuration 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure 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. 7. Click Cancel to close the wizard. 8. From the Start menu, select Settings -> Printers. 9. Locate your existing printer.
PC Configuration Figure 23: Print Port Setup 5. Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button. Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A. 6. 7. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
PC Configuration Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: 1. 2. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 25: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) 3. 4. Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK. Click Next and complete the Wizard. Adding the Printer 1. 2. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Figure 26: Windows 2000: Select Port 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the DSL/Cable Router. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1 Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. 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.
PC Configuration 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 1. 2. 3. In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration. Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog. Field Data Example Name Enter a name for this printer gw_prn Spool Directory /var/spool/lpd/printer_name Where printer_name is the "Name" entry above. /var/spool/lpd/gw_prn File Limit Enter a suitable number. 0 Remote Host DSL/Cable Router's IP address 192.168.
PC Configuration 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. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the DSL/Cable Router.
Chapter 5 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 Features for further details.
Operation and Status Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 27: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
DSL/Cable Router User Guide questing the Internet connection. "Connection Details" Button • 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.
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DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 28: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Status Screen Connection Physical Address 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.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
Operation and Status • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 29: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Status Screen Connection Physical Address 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.
Operation and Status Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide DHCP Client This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not 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.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the DSL/Cable Router's "Advanced" 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Figure 31: 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.
Advanced Features Conferencing & Telephony Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination (on your local LAN) is unknown. Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the Network Clients option on the advanced menu.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports • 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).
Advanced Features The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making 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 requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string. (e.g. ads/ ) Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked. Buttons Delete/Delete All 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.
Advanced Features 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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 35: 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 Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined.
Advanced Features External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the 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 Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the predefined Servers to use their default port numbers.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide defined Server cannot be deleted. View all Settings of all Servers 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. 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.
Advanced Features Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 36: 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. • Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site. • Your initial password will be E-mailed to you; you can change this later if you wish.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide www.dyndns.org and correct this problem.
Advanced Features Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the DSL/Cable Router via the Internet. An example screen is shown below. Figure 37: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet. Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recommended).
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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. 2. 3. Set the desired restrictions on the "Default" group. All PCs are in the "Default" group unless explicitly moved to another group.
Advanced Features Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 38: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Select 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 renamed. "Members" Button Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Use List Below block Selected Services You can select which Services are allowed, and which are blocked. Use this to gain fine control over a group. Services Defined Services Select the applications you wish to block. Multiple Services can be selected by holding the CTRL key (on the Macintosh, the SHIFT key) while selecting. Selected Services are blocked. "Services" button Click this to open the Services window, allowing you to define your own Services.
Advanced Features Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 39: 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Services button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 40: Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the 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.
Advanced Features Add Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. 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 41: Upgrade Firmware To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. 2.
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: Network Clients This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Virtual Server".
Advanced Configuration 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 42: 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".
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Buttons Add This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it. Delete Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: • The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. Refresh Update the data on screen.
Advanced Configuration Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 43: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device.
Advanced Configuration Printer Port Printer Port configuration is only required if using LPD printing under Linux or Unix. Otherwise, these settings are ignored. Under LPD, the DSL/Cable Router supports 3 "Logical Printers". Figure 44: Printer Port Screen Logical Printers No (L1, L2, L3) There are 3 Logical Printers (Ports), named L1, L2, and L3. These names can not be changed, and must be used when selecting the logical printer from your Unix system.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "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.
Advanced Configuration If the MAC address is changed, the DSL/Cable Router must be restarted.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 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.
Advanced Configuration Figure 46: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the DSL/Cable Router. The DSL/Cable Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide The default value is 1. Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add 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. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Advanced Configuration Static Routing - Example Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.254.1) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.254.xx) DSL/Cable Router Router B (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) (192.168.254.254) Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 47: 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 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide Security The security screen is accessed by the Security option on the Advanced menu. Figure 48: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS 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.
Advanced Configuration ICMP (Ping) Respond to ICMP (ping) The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • 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.
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.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the DSL/Cable Router. Solution 2: The DSL/Cable Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not 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.
DSL/Cable Router User Guide 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below. Click the Add Port button.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 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.
Appendix B Specifications B SpeedStream Wireless DSL/Cable Router Model SS2624 Wireless DSL/Cable Router Dimensions 204mm(W) * 127mm(D) * 29mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: NAT, PPPoE, HTTP, DHCP client/server, TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 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 I
Appendix C - Specifications FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix C 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 via the web, e-mail and telephone. Visit our website at www.SpeedStream.com for the latest product information and support knowledge base.
